Cover Artist Salma Arastu

Inside Land Park/Grid November 2024

This piece was awarded a 2024 Inside Publisher’s Award in the California State Fair Fine Arts Competition. Salma Arastu is an internationally exhibited artist bringing a global perspective. She was born into the Sindhi and Hindu traditions in Rajasthan, India, and moved to U.S. in 1986. “At birth I was given the life-defining challenge of a left hand without fingers. Seeing the unity of an all encompassing God, I was able to transcend the barriers often set forth in the traditions of religion, culture and the cultural perceptions of handicaps.” Shown: “Free and Flying,” paper, acrylics, pen and ink, 30 inches by 24 inches. This piece is for sale at $2,000. Visit salmaarastu.com.