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SACRED WATERS establishes the ocean and its waves as Mashian’s primary
inspiration. “Each wave is unique, but part of a whole that is constantly rising, yet
surrendering to the mass of the ocean—only to rise again,” describes Mashian. “It’s
symbolic of the cycle of life and death.”

“Water preserves and water destroys,” Mashian observes. “I tapped into the energy
of water—constantly creating, destroying and also preserving. I felt the ebb and flow in my
approach to doing these series, with a very fierce calm energy. Water is never stuck. When
the weather is cold, water changes to ice, with heat …