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 RASSOULI is a
visionary artist who has a unique way of reflecting spiritual
experience by expressing images from his subconscious onto canvas. He
often stimulates creativity by meditating at dawn watching the sunrise
in a natural setting, or by envisioning a mystical journey through a
night sky. His style does not focus on what is literally seen by the
artist, but by surrendering conceptually to what is felt on a deeper
level.
Rassouli's
painting technique is known as Fusionart, a style that he has created
and registered and is presently teaching to many artists in Southern
California. The main theme of Fusionart is cosmic unity.
The
painting style is derived from mysticism, near-eastern spirituality,
and a foundation in European painting technology.
The conceptual
approach of Fusionart has been developing
in Rassouli since early childhood, and it is evident in his paintings,
reliefs, architectural design, sculptures, book illuminations and
murals. He
was born in Isfahan, Iran and was raised in a historical home decorated
with murals and intricate floral designs. Inspired and encouraged by
his mystic uncle, Rassouli developed an early appreciation for painting
and mystical poetry, and spent endless hours taking lessons from
classical and impressionist artists, and studying mysticism. Soon he
discovered new ways to transform his subconscious images into forms
that he could share with others.
Recognized as "the
best student artist in Iran" at the age of fifteen, Rassouli was
awarded a
government grant to study painting in Europe. He migrated to the United
States in 1963, where he studied painting and architecture at the
University of New Mexico, and was honored with the Leadership Award
from the Institute of International Education. Although he began his
professional career as an architect, creating three-dimensional
structures to satisfy his artistic drive, Rassouli's passion for
painting persevered. Through time, he has created hundreds of artworks
that have received global recognition for his unique Fusionart
style.
Rassouli's
worldwide exhibits include numerous solo and collective shows as well
as international art expositions. His most recent book, Inspirations of the Heart
is an
empowering book that fuses a collection of Rassouli's artwork with
meditative thoughts by Michael Beckwith, D.D. Selective paintings by
Rassouli appear in many books, including: Jung, Journey of Transformation
and Language of Souls , and
on numerous magazine and book covers.
The
mural entitled Angel of Unity , a
painting that spans 55 feet tall by 1100 feet wide, is one of
Rassouli's latest creations. The angel watches passersby at the corner
of Washington Blvd. and the pacific coast in the city of Venice, and
has become a Southern California landmark viewed daily by thousands of
residents and visitors.
Click Here to read Rassouli's comments on art
and his creative process.
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