Be Yourself — Rumi Persian Calligraphy Dancer Canvas

Be Yourself turns “Either appear as you are, or be as you appear” into contemporary Persian wall art. Through a graceful sense of movement together with flowing Persian calligraphy, the piece creates visual movement while preserving the cultural character at the center of the design.

Poetry and Meaning

Be Yourself pairs the Turkish saying “Ya olduğun gibi görün, ya göründüğün gibi ol” with its Persian translation: either be seen as you are, or be as you are seen. It is a call to authenticity — no gap between the self we show and the self we are. The saying is widely attributed to Rumi, especially in Konya and across Turkey, although it does not appear in his Persian works. The dancing figure turns the words into movement.

یا آنگونه که هستی دیده شو یا آنگونه که دیده می‌شوی باش

English translation:
Either be seen as you are, or be as you are seen.

Designed for Meaningful Spaces

Be Yourself is well suited to a home, office, hospitality setting, creative studio, or meaningful gift display. Its balanced contemporary palette works with calm interiors that benefit from a culturally meaningful focal point, and its cultural focus makes it a thoughtful gift for a wedding, housewarming, Nowruz, birthday, or anyone connected to Persian art.

Canvas Details

• Gallery-wrapped, made-to-order canvas
• Printed with fade-resistant, water-based HP Latex inks
• Professionally stretched over a durable wooden support frame
• Canvas depth is selected for the ordered size and may be 0.75, 1.25, or 1.5 inches
• Ready to hang with mounting hardware included
• Available in multiple sizes

Looking for a different size, color palette, poem, or personalized version? Contact ORIAVI to discuss a custom order.