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Meet Ruby Rawi

An aspiring artist who celebrates colors in every painting

Uruba (Ruby) Al Rawi is an emerging humanitarian who loves to make a difference and an impact on the lives of vulnerable people in the community. Few years ago, she immigrated to the US from the cradle of civilization, Iraq, where she was born and grew up. She graduated as a Chemist from University of Baghdad – Collage of Science in 1984 and worked as a Forensic Toxicologist for the Iraqi-Ministry of Health in Baghdad for about 10 years.

Ruby Rawi lived through and survived the horrors of wars and the destructions they caused, for more than 34 years of her life. Ruby worked with her aunt Widad Al Orfali the Iraqi legend artist, who opened the first private art gallery in Baghdad, Al Orfali Art Gallery, where she was inspired and fascinated by the style and colors of her aunt’s paintings and other contemporary artists work  that contributed in crystallizing her interest and admiration for art.

In March 2004 Ruby joined International Medical Corps (IMC), a Non-Government Global American humanitarian Organization that helped in eliminating the suffering of people through different venues with a special focus on the health interventions. Ruby worked with IMC in the humanitarian section for more than a decade, helping others who were struggling and trying to survive the daily dangers of the sectarian violence. This work helped shape Ruby’s personality and her desire in understanding the world better.

Since arriving to the US as an immigrant and experiencing the diversity of the communities living together though maintaining their ethnic cultures and traditions she realized that no matter what the war painted in our minds and hearts, people  can still choose to see and feel the beauty of life. She began using art in many forms through painting, textiles etc., to express herself and send messages to the world to build bridges of coexistence and integration.

In her first solo exhibition “Nostalgia” at Dara Global Arts Gallery Vienna –Virginia 2017, Ruby Rawi started her art journey. She wants people not only see but feel the beauty of her mother country, Iraq through her paintings. She wanted to express her gratitude to her new home country, so she jointly did a fundraising to the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.

To reflect the values of the Arab people and to continue her humanitarian work in embodying human cooperation, Ruby Rawi donated some of her art work to support US charitable organizations to benefit refugee women and children including education  for refugee students from across the globe. Check the Art Galley page.

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5.0 13 reviews

  • Avatar Ali Kalamchi ★★★★★ a year ago
    Ruby's artwork is truly inspiring. Each piece in the collection has an experience to share and story to tell. Her artworks are rich in imagination with an innate energy and beauty all of their own.
  • Avatar Auf Al-Rawi ★★★★★ a year ago
    A built-in creative Artis as we all know.بالعربي ، من كل اصبع لون.كل التوفيق روبي.
  • Avatar Basma Al-Orfali ★★★★★ a year ago
    I love Ruby’s art work, every piece is unique and one of a kind, you can’t always find a mix of middle eastern and European art work! Keep the energy in art world Ruby, BRAVO!!!
  • Avatar Faris Al Orfali ★★★★★ a year ago
    If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced” > Vincent Van Gogh
  • Avatar Laith Ibrahim ★★★★★ a year ago
    Ruby is a unique artist with a unique style. Her paintings are very beautiful and brings light, optimism and freshness to your living space. I saw her paintings in several local galleries and lately learned that she has a new website now. … More I'm a big fan.
  • Avatar Maryam Qasim Aqha ★★★★★ a year ago
    Ruby’s art is truly one of a kind and incredible, her artwork simply makes you feel alive and home even if you’re far away from home, they bring home to you wherever you are… She has an impeccable taste that represents her authentic and … More genuine spirit through her work. Hands down a wonderful artist with an incredible personality that can work around and customize your art based on your taste as well… All the luck
  • Avatar Mazin Ezzat ★★★★★ a year ago
    On of the best art work I saw, full of hope, love, the color mixing is more than fantastic … keep on the good work
  • Avatar mushtak obaidi ★★★★★ a year ago
    Amazing collection . All the best
  • Avatar Mustafa Zain ★★★★★ a year ago
    بالتوفيق انشاءالله ربي يحفظكم.. لوحات جميلة وأكثر من رائعة لفنانة واخت عزيزة علينا تحياتي لكي
  • Avatar Nasma Al ★★★★★ a year ago
  • Avatar Ra'afat Urfali ★★★★★ a year ago
  • Avatar Suna Aldamlouji ★★★★★ a year ago
    Thank you Ruby for the truly incredible art , Looking at all your jaw dropping artwork makes me feel alive! I was amazed by all the beautiful pieces you have made 🌹
  • Avatar Zahraa Alradhi ★★★★★ a year ago
    Ruby’s art are radiant, glossy and articulate the depth of the color. In each piece you will see artwork in a different light that connect the artwork to the smell and feeling of the past and homesickness.

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