Eat Your Art Out! sponsored by Halalfest
We are officially launching the GAMA Gallery at L'Aziz in Union City. This Halal restaurant will feature the GAMA Gallery which hosts artwork by local Muslims year round. We will also be featuring some of the artists whose work is in the gallery, as well as a silent auction on the artwork.
In addition, we will have an open mic. If you are interested in performing, please sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/od8XruNxioAOsZJR2 . We will also have a sign up sheet available at the event in case we have space!
Our featured speakers include:
-Poetry by Brother Roger Rojas
-Artist Statement by Fahd Butt
-Artist Statement by Nafiseh Mirnezami-Artist Statement by Yasmeen Rasheed
There will be light refreshments available, and food from L'Aziz will also be available for purchase. We highly recommend bringing some extra cash, but don't just take it from us, check out their Instagram: www.instagram.com/eat_laziz so come hungry!
If you are an artist and are interested in showcasing your artwork or being involved with the GAMA collective, please click JOIN US on our website: www.thegamacollective.com
For any questions, concerns or suggestions, please email us at info@thegamacollective.com
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Poet Roger Rojas: a 23 year old Bay Area Native. The youngest of 5. Both parents being immigrants. With his father being born in Mexico and Mother being born in Cuba, he was able to see the amount of dedication and hard work his parents put in to survive in America. While trying to escape the trap of vices that surrounded his environment growing up; in 2015 he was blessed from The Most High to become a Revert of Islam, his poetry reflects the aspects of former and current life. Transitions from darkness into light, you are able to hear his poetry and see it come to life as if you were there in the moment. He is currently working on a poetry book titled “When Darkness Met Light” and God willing is set to be released later this year. He intends to spark changes in society, encouraging the youth to steer away from the evils of life so they may understand it isn’t glamorous like they are portrayed, and show his peers and elders that it is never too late to build a connection with their Creator.
Nafiseh Mirnezami: I'm an experimental artist and currently live in the Bay Area. I’ve studied Microbiology and Interior Design. I was initially inspired by looking at a beautiful fungi image through the microscope when I was at school and always had a passion for abstract portrait painting, Islamic calligraphy, and photography. I believe Art is a spiritual path full of love and creativity.
Fahd Butt considers himself a serial hobbyist, dabbling in photography, music, and poetry - but fine arts is his first and truest love. A few years ago, he gave up photography and carried around a sketchbook to capture his life for one whole year, resulting in more than 400 pieces. These days he's thinking of going back to traditional oil painting, but exploring on juxtapositions, abstracts, and techno-social commentary. His most recent art project was featured in Fastco: https://www.fastcompany.com/3036378/slowgrams-what-one-silicon-valley-engineer-learned-when-he-stopped-taking-p You can check out his art here: https://www.facebook.com/slowgram/
We are running out of tickets fast so get yours today. See you there!
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Event Sponsor: Halalfest. Halalfest is an annual festival that will occur on June 30th this year in Fremont. You don't want to miss it! Follow Halalfest on Instagram to keep up to date (www.instagram.com/halalfest) When not organizing the annual festival, Halalfest is a big supporter of community events and initiatives and promoting Bay Area Halal options through social media!