THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL ON 4TH OCTOBER AT AL IKHLAS GALLERY
DATE: 4TH OCT 2012
DIVINE ABODE
Understanding the phase of the transcendent
path is another dimension of inner life. Sufism is "the name given to the
mysticism of Islam'" It is "the movement from within as a
characteristic of Islam" called `Islamic mysticism' by Western scholars.
Its resemblance to Christian and other forms of mysticism elsewhere. And the
continuous historical and even institutionalized trend has millions of an
enthusiast down to the present day. Indeed, if we look over the world, every
soul strives towards finding the inner peace. The journey leads the individual
to varied stages of artistic creativity and practical knowledge of the UNKNOWN.
RANG
- E - RAQS the Introductory series of the International Sufi fete will
unveil the mystical series by German Artist Michael Templin. Templin's
encounters with Ms Begum lead towards a spiritual journey for the European
Designer and Artist. THE CONFERENCE OF
THE BIRDS a book of poems by PERSIAN AUTHOR FARID UD-DIN ATTAR inspired the
artist to create a collection for the ISFI event.
The powerful series of 'THE LIFTING OF THE
VEIL' is one more series of paintings by the artist capturing the exploration
of one woman's journey towards Sufism, the mystical side of Islam. In the midst
of global disruption 'The Lifting of the Veil 'focuses on the soul's expression
of artistic legacy of Sufism and Spirituality. Gulshaa Begums 'DESERT SPIRITUALITY' is another added
fiesta leading the audience to another phase of the celebration AHLE SUFFE.
Canadian actress and filmmaker, Tina Petrova
says 'A dream in which the 13th century mystical poet, Jelaluddin Rumi, asked
her to organise a fete in Toronto to showcase his work. The event was a success
with the participation of Coleman Barks; whose translations have contributed to
Rumi being the most popular poet in America for the last decade. By then,
Petrova embarked on a spiritual journey to find out more about Rumi's
extraordinary impact on the world. And resulted in the immensely powerful
documentary of the decade "RUMI
TURNING ECSTATIC'. Scenes of Turkish and American whirling dervishes, the
film takes you to a journey that requires you to become empty so that you can
be balanced, centered, and fully aware of the Divine Presence.
TURNING ECSTATIC'. Scenes of Turkish and American whirling dervishes, the
film takes you to a journey that requires you to become empty so that you can
be balanced, centered, and fully aware of the Divine Presence.
