My Inner Roumi is an exhibit featuring a series of paintings dedicated to the 13^th century Sufi mystic poet Moulana Jalaledin Roumi by acclaimed artist Yasman Moradi. Please help us welcome Moradi to the Artist Opening Reception on Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 12pm to 1:30pm in Angelina Forbes Hall. The show will run through Sunday, October 25th. The show is free and open to the public every Sunday from 9am to 1pm and on weekdays by appointment.

Moradi exhibits her work here in Los Angles at the Shrif and Yas Art Studio, which she co-owns. Her art features bold color combinations, and soul-searching ideas and metaphors. The exhibit on display at UU Santa Monica will showcase her interpretation of her experiences with the poet Moulana Jalaledin Roumi. (This is the Persian spelling of the poet often referred to as ‘Rumi.’)

Of the Roumi series Moradi mentions, “While illustrating a self-portrait on a whim my Friend called me and asked me to create a piece for one of the great quotes from the greatest poet ‘Moulana Jalaledin Roumi.’ And so began this six months body of work called ‘Roumi’… I illustrated myself in different positions in every frame, it was like my inner ‘Roumi’ … In the end this series became a unique translation from ‘Roumi’ to my own language… and rebirth of the woman inside me.”

Yasman Moradi received her B.A and A.A. degree in Graphic Design & Fine Art in Tehran, while attending Sureh University and Culture & Science University. She has frequently exhibited her works in Iran and the United States. In conjunction with her art, she works as children’s art teacher and visual merchandiser.

Contact Nancy at assistant@uusm.org, 310-829-5436 ext. 102 for more information or appointments.

Contact Beverly at balison@aol.com, for further information about the artist or about exhibiting on the Art Wall at UU Santa Monica.