Rawan
Rawan Ita is a Detroit based artist of Babylonian descent. She is a self-taught fine artist and co-founder of a nonprofit called, The Art Spread. Rawan has earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University.
On January 20th, 2017 life, as she knew it, had changed.
She was hit by an SUV while walking into work. Rawan lost much of her physical strength due to spinal, musculoskeletal, and nerve damage. Trauma from the hit caused the onset of fibromyalgia, from which she feels chronic pain throughout her body.
Her limited mobility and loneliness inspired her to find purpose in new circumstances. She needed a form of release. She discovered fluid art and quickly realized the power it has for mental well-being.
To create, Rawan persists through the pain and finds therapy through painting; splashing her fear, anger, and pain onto various substrates. Whether she paints with alcohol ink, watercolor, or acrylic, Rawan discovers a place of safety, relief, and bliss as she experiments with canvas, glass, tile, vinyl, and wood. She paints the good, the bad, & the truth through Project TheraPaint. Early in her art career, Rawan was invited to showcase her work in major US cities and throughout Europe.
Faith helped her persevere while painting brought purpose back into her life. Rawan’s experience with trauma and solitude encouraged her to seek help and in turn, support others through her nonprofit. Rawan’s work expresses the raw reality of mental and physical distress. Her message is shared to let people know that they do not have to endure alone.
As her artistry grows, Rawan’s hope is that others may connect with her emotionally evoking paintings & find inspiration through their own journey.
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