On September 26th, a tragic fire swept through a wedding hall in Bakhdida, Nineveh Plain, Iraq, claiming the lives of 117 individuals and leaving many critically injured. In response to this catastrophe, multiple organizations have initiated social media fundraisers with an overwhelming initial outpouring of support. These funds are being channeled towards immediate relief efforts and providing economic assistance to the families impacted by this disaster. The resilient residents of Nineveh Plain are sure to overcome this latest challenge.

Your contribution to any of these organizations would be greatly appreciated.

Assyrian Aid Society

Shlama Foundation

Nineveh Rising

Assyrian Church of the East Relief Organization

This memorial design symbols is dedicated to Bakhdida.

Your contribution to any of these organizations would be greatly appreciated.

Assyrian Aid Society

Shlama Foundation

Nineveh Rising

Assyrian Church of the East Relief Organization

This memorial design symbols is dedicated to Bakhdida.

The Rhapsodic Rosettes series consists of 15 mixed media paintings that draw inspiration from the ancient Assyrian rosette. Each painting incorporates 3D printed parts, which offer a contemporary twist to the traditional motifs, resulting in a fresh and modern interpretation of the ancient art form. By utilizing new materials and technology, this series highlights the evolution and preservation of the Assyrian culture. It serves as a bridge between the past and the present, illustrating the enduring relevance of Assyrian art in the modern world. Each piece is adorned with variations of rock-like textures that pay homage to its ancient roots and painted with vibrant colors that combine ancient and contemporary palettes. The background, which symbolizes the transformation of Assyrian history from fully visibility to no visibility, features 10 out of the 15 pieces adorned with a collage of printed, cut, stained, and rearranged ancient Assyrian reliefs that are either half visible or fully visible. This creates a sense of depth and transition, illustrating how Assyrian culture has evolved and transformed over time. It is this unique combination of materials and colors that gives this series of works a timeless quality that is both ancient and new.

View the series here

This is a coloring page version of the series of drawings that I did. Download the PDF, print the pages you want and fill in the shapes with your own color, pattern and textures. Post your creations on Instagram, tag @rabelbetshmuel and I will feature it on my stories.

When possible, please attribute this design to Rabel Betshmuel. How to attribute it?

For websites:
Please, copy this code on your website to accredit the author:
<a href=”http://www.RabelBetshmuel.com.com”>Symbol Designed by Rabel Betshmuel</a>

For printing:
Paste this text on the final work so the authorship is known.
– For example, in the acknowledgements chapter of a book:
“Symbol Designed by Rabel Betshmuel“

You are free to use this image:
– For both personal and commercial projects and to modify it.
– In a website and printed material.

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You do not have the rights to resell, sublicense or redistribute (even for free) the files on its own or as a separate attachment from any of your work. If you wish to promote my resources on your site, you must link back to the resource page where users can find the download and not directly to the download file.