Freydoon Rassouli
Freydoon Rassouli
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| Born | Isfahan, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian-American |
| Education | University of New Mexico |
| Known for | Painting, Writing, Teaching |
| Notable work | Samak the Ayyar, Journey of Love, The Rumi Oracle |
| Movement | Fusionart |
Freydoon Rassouli is an Iranian-born American artist, and author known for his "Fusionart" style, which blends Persian mystical influences with Western artistic techniques.[1][2] He has created murals in Los Angeles and exhibited in solo and group shows worldwide.[3][4]
Biography
[edit]Freydoon Rassouli was born in Isfahan, Iran, where he began painting in childhood, influenced by a Persian historic home and a Sufi mystic uncle.[1] He later studied fine arts at the University of New Mexico in 1965.[5]
Career
[edit]Rassouli initially worked as an architect before transitioning to full-time artistry.[6][4] He developed his "Fusionart" style, which emphasizes abstract and spontaneous forms.[1][2][3][7]
He has exhibited in the United States and internationally, including at Bait Muzna Gallery in Oman in 2013, and Art Modern Gallery in Naples, Florida, in February 2022.[3][2]
His murals include Angel of Unity on Washington Boulevard in Venice and Creation in downtown Los Angeles.[4] He also leads art workshops and retreats to teach his creative process.[1][7][3]
Artistic Style
[edit]Rassouli’s "Fusionart" style integrates Persian mystical traditions, particularly Sufism, with Western painting techniques, emphasizing abstract and spontaneous forms.[1][2][3][7] His work is influenced by Persian poets Hafiz and Rumi.[3] He paints on black-primed canvases using fingers, rags, or brushes, prioritizing motion and emotion over defined objects.[1][6][4] He describes his process as an intuitive act of “arting,” rooted in love and free from fear of failure.[8][9]
Publications
[edit]Rassouli has illustrated books and oracle card decks, including Samak the Ayyar: A Tale of Ancient Persia (2021), Journey of Love (2012), The Rumi Oracle (2016), and The Oracle of the Radiant Sun (2019).[10][11][12][13] He collaborated with author Jordan Mechner as a translator for Samak the Ayyar.[14]
Personal Life
[edit]Rassouli resides in Southern California and likes to visit the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, which he values for its cultural and artistic significance.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Blackstone, Kerri (2009-12-04). "Sitting Down With: Rassouli". LA Yoga. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b c d "Iranian-American contemporary artist at Art Modern Gallery for two-day show". Florida Weekly. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b c d e f "Transcendental art". Oman Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-08-03 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Freydoon Rassouli of Rassouli Art Studio in Encino". VoyageLA. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Freydoon Rassouli". University of New Mexico Digital Collections. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b "Meet Freydoon Rassouli". Bold Journey. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b c "Rassouli: The Art of Inspiration". OMTimes. 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ a b "Meet Freydoon Rassouli: Visual Artist & Author". SHOUTOUT LA. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Rassouli: The Creative Meaning of Life". Excellence Reporter. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Samak the Ayyar: A Tale of Ancient Persia. Columbia University Press. 2021. ISBN 978-0-231-55281-3. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Cohn, Richard (2012). Journey of Love. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1-58270-271-1. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Rassouli". Llewellyn Worldwide. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Rassouli". Blue Angel Publishing. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Samak the Ayyar: A Tale of Ancient Persia". Farhang Foundation. Retrieved 2025-08-03.