{"title":"Water Tears Series - Virtual Gallery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dancing-in-shimmering-rain-silver","title":"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Silver)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn her 2019 piece \"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Silver),\" artist Haleh Mashian pushes the boundaries of creativity by exploring a number of techniques to adorn the surface of the wooden panel support. Beginning with a backdrop infused with layers of silver, she overlays this foundation with delicate, nuanced neutrals within the raindrop motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epainter and creative expressionist, Mashian's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and studying positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using various techniques from collage to impasto, a repeated layering and application of paint, Mashian's dynamic pieces range from smaller artworks that can be arranged together to large-scale paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHer large-paneled paintings have been exhibited nationally in Los Angeles, Miami, and other art enclaves and are included in private collections in the United States and abroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haleh Mashian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645016433004,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/mashgallery-haleh-mashian-dancing-in-shimmering-rain-silver-2019_jpeg.webp?v=1776880097"},{"product_id":"dancing-in-shimmering-rain-gold","title":"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Gold)","description":"Haleh Mashian’s \"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Gold)\" is a radiant exploration of movement, texture, and light, transforming natural motifs into a richly layered visual experience. Through sculptural droplets and metallic pigments, Mashian captures the essence of rainfall frozen in time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst an earthy, textured background, the metallic elements create an eye-catching contrast—light against shadow, fluidity against solidity. This tension allows the canvas to evolve with each shift in perspective, as highlights catch the light, altering the work’s presence depending on the angle of view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe organic variation in droplet size and placement reinforces the sense of randomness found in nature, reminiscent of rain gathering on uneven terrain. Unlike its silver counterpart, which leans into subtlety, \"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Gold)\" embraces a bold, celestial radiance. The glowing highlights pulse against the darker, sediment-like backdrop, reinforcing the painting’s duality—capturing both fleeting motion and timeless permanence. The intricate layering of texture and pigment suggests a process both precise and instinctive, resulting in a composition that is immersive and deeply tactile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors and interior designers, \"Dancing in Shimmering Rain (Gold)\" offers a sophisticated focal point that exudes warmth, depth, and movement. Its sculptural quality and reflective properties ensure that the artwork evolves with its surroundings, making it a dynamic addition to contemporary spaces. Mashian succeeds in capturing a moment suspended in time—where light, texture, and movement merge in an elegant, shimmering dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a painter and creative expressionist, Mashian's abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and studying positive and negative space. 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Cascading drops and organic shapes emerge from a dense field of metallic silver and muted neutrals, their surfaces catching and releasing light as the viewer moves through the work. Delicate streams and raised forms animate the surface, suggesting the slow, poetic fall of tears captured in mid-motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her layered use of mixed media, Mashian transforms the wood panel into a sculptural terrain, where liquid and solid, shimmer and shadow, interact in a continuous dialogue. The restrained palette of silver, grey, pearl, and soft earth tones enhances the work’s meditative, almost otherworldly, atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in contemporary abstraction and deep material exploration, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Trickle I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites reflection on impermanence, transformation, and the quiet beauty found in nature’s rhythms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7V6zVH6OP_s?si=M8cd_lX6fv7KsPzM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haleh Mashian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645017416044,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/0H9A9703.jpg?v=1783639382"},{"product_id":"frosted-trickle","title":"Frosted Trickle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaleh Mashian’s \"Frosted Trickle\" is a masterful meditation on subtlety, texture, and the ephemeral beauty of water in motion. Departing from the bold, fiery intensity of her \"Jeweled Red Tears\" and \"Tears of Joy\", this piece embraces restraint, delicacy, and the quiet elegance of a world distilled to its softest hues. It is a painting that does not shout—it whispers, inviting the viewer to step closer, to lose themselves in its intricate, almost spectral surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nearly monochromatic palette of whites, soft grays, muted blues, and hints of warm neutrals creates an atmosphere of serenity and introspection. The translucent water droplets, rendered in varied sizes and degrees of opacity, appear suspended, as if frozen in time. There is a sense of weightlessness, of air and light filtering through the surface, reinforcing the painting’s ethereal quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes \"Frosted Trickle\" unique is its textural complexity. The raised, sculptural quality of the mixed-media surface mimics the organic irregularity of real droplets on glass or stone, giving the piece an almost tactile presence. The layering of these elements—some crisp and defined, others barely discernible against the pale backdrop—creates a sense of depth, as though the droplets are caught in different stages of formation or evaporation. While some of the droplets depicted are large and prominent, others recede into the background, like fading memories or the last remnants of a misty rain. This variation keeps the eye engaged, allowing the viewer to wander through the piece, discovering new details with every glance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Frosted Trickle\" is a painting that rewards patience. It invites contemplation, encouraging the viewer to slow down, to observe not just the forms but the spaces between them, to appreciate the delicate interplay of shadow and light. Mashian has created a work that is both intimate and expansive, a poetic exploration of nature’s most fleeting element.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AYPCM0Lk3KI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haleh Mashian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645017710956,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/mashgallery-haleh-mashian-frosted-trickle_jpg.webp?v=1776880105"},{"product_id":"glistening-heights","title":"Glistening Heights","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaleh Mashian’s \u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eGlistening Heights\" is a triumphant ode to nature’s sheer force and majesty, capturing the primal energy of a colossal wave at its breaking point. Unlike the serene contemplation of her moonlit ocean pieces, here Mashian plunges the viewer into the chaos and grandeur of an untamed sea, where the laws of gravity seem momentarily suspended, and water itself takes on an almost sculptural presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted as a monumental triptych, \"Glistening Heights\" commands attention with its dynamic composition. The eye is immediately drawn to the cresting wave, its arc frozen in time as it curls and prepares for an inevitable collapse. The use of mixed media enhances the textural complexity, making the foam appear almost crystalline—each droplet catching light as it is hurled into the air. The blending of deep blues, frothy whites, and hints of golden sunlight gives the wave a luminous quality, emphasizing its paradoxical nature: both terrifying and breathtakingly beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMashian’s treatment of the sky is equally compelling. Rather than presenting an open horizon, she shrouds the background in swirling, smoky clouds, suggesting an impending storm or the churning of mist and spray above the tumultuous water. This choice heightens the sense of drama and amplifies the scale of the wave, making it feel as if it is towering over the viewer, a looming force of nature that refuses to be ignored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThematically, \"Glistening Heights\" is a meditation on human insignificance in the face of nature’s vastness. There is a sublime quality here, reminiscent of the Romantic tradition, where nature is depicted as both awe-inspiring and indifferent to human existence. Mashian channels this sensibility, inviting the viewer to stand at the precipice, to feel the thrill of witnessing a force that is beyond control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting serves as a reminder of both our vulnerability and our connection to the natural world. It evokes the sensation of standing on a shoreline, watching as a wave rises impossibly high, knowing it will soon crash down with an unstoppable momentum. It is this moment—this fleeting, exhilarating pause before impact—that Mashian has captured with masterful precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"artsy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artwork\/haleh-mashian-glistening-heights-textured-abstract-triptych-painting-by-haleh-mashian?metric=in\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBUY IT ON ARTSY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaleh Mashian is an expressionist painter who works in a variety of media. In a state of constant exploration, she maintains a commitment to an established series of large-scale paintings. Her large-scale figurative expressionist collages are painted from live models but reflect universal themes of the feminine sublime and its energy in shaping environments.https:\/\/youtu.be\/CtOUVx9UdH0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CtOUVx9UdH0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haleh Mashian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645034160492,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/07-glistening-heights-for-walter_s-cube_jpg.webp?v=1776880170"},{"product_id":"freefall-i","title":"Freefall I","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreefall I\u003c\/em\u003e, Haleh Mashian captures the exhilarating tension between gravity and grace. This abstract mixed media painting explores the beauty of surrender through cascading layers of pigment that seem to dissolve midair. Thick impastos of white, blue, and silver descend across the canvas like melting ice or a waterfall in motion, transforming stillness into movement and texture into emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreefall I \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econveys both turbulence and serenity. At the upper edge, paint gathers in dense, frosted ridges that gradually soften as they flow downward, creating an illusion of perpetual descent. The tactile surface shimmers with hints of aqua and pearl, evoking the fleeting transparency of water as it meets light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Mashian’s \u003cem\u003eFreefall Series\u003c\/em\u003e, this work continues her exploration of impermanence, transformation, and the physicality of paint itself. Through her sculptural use of texture and dynamic color field, Mashian turns the concept of “falling” into a visual meditation on release—on letting go and finding beauty in the unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for collectors of contemporary abstract art and textural mixed media paintings, \u003cem\u003eFreefall I\u003c\/em\u003e embodies the essence of Mashian’s practice: movement, depth, and the quiet power of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haleh Mashian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645045662060,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/mashgallery-haleh-mashian-freefall-i-2021_jpg.webp?v=1776880214"},{"product_id":"the-calm-pursuit","title":"The Calm Pursuit","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaleh Mashian’s \"The Calm Pursuit\" encapsulates the serenity and hidden energy of the ocean’s ebb and flow. This textured mixed-media painting masterfully conveys a tranquil seascape, where rolling waves appear to both invite and mystify the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMashian’s layering technique enhances the sense of movement, as light, airy crests of white and seafoam green blend into deeper hues of navy and teal. The composition evokes a moonlit night on the beach, where the rhythmic push and pull of the tide offers a moment of introspection and stillness. The interplay between the soft glow of highlights and the darker, shadowed depths creates a sense of quiet dynamism, mirroring the ocean’s dual nature—both peaceful and powerful. The painting suggests a meditative experience, drawing the viewer into its textured depths to appreciate the balance between tranquility and motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Calm Pursuit\" serves as an invitation to pause, breathe, and immerse oneself in the quiet beauty of the natural world. It beautifully reflects Mashian’s ability to capture both the seen and unseen forces of nature, making it an exquisite addition to any collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a painter and creative expressionist, Mashian's abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and studying positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using various techniques from collage to impasto, a repeated layering and application of paint, Mashian's dynamic pieces range from smaller artworks that can be arranged together to large-scale paintings. 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The paint itself takes on the characteristics of waves—cresting, dissipating, and reforming—allowing the artwork to shift visually depending on light and perspective. The reflection is not smooth or predictable; it is fragmented and organic, much like real water under the glow of the moon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond its technical composition, “Moonlight Reflection” holds a deep emotional resonance. The vastness of the scene suggests solitude and contemplation, evoking the quiet pull of the ocean at night. There is a meditative quality in the way light disperses across the surface—both revealing and concealing, much like memory or fleeting moments of clarity. 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Unlike the structured vibrancy of \u003ci\u003eRain Dance I\u003c\/i\u003e or the jewel-like precision of her \u003ci\u003eTears\u003c\/i\u003e series, this piece embraces organic motion, where pigment cascades down the canvas like falling water, melting ice, or time unraveling in slow motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition evokes the transparency of rain-soaked glass or the misty remnants of a dissipating storm, offering a sense of fluidity that feels both grounding and weightless. At the top of the canvas, the paint seems to crest and foam, enhancing the illusion of perpetual motion—like nature’s elements shifting before the viewer’s eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMashian’s signature use of texture adds an almost sculptural dimension to the work. Thickly layered pigments create tangible drips, reinforcing the contrast between density and transparency. This interplay of weight and release makes \"Freefall II\" a dynamic focal point, perfect for collectors and interior designers seeking a statement artwork that conveys depth and movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe emotional impact of \"Freefall II\" is rooted in its title. A freefall can signify both release and uncertainty—a moment of transition that is either exhilarating or unsettling. The blurred edges and cascading strokes reflect a world in motion, where boundaries dissolve, and transformation takes shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece invites introspection, offering different interpretations depending on the viewer’s perspective. It may represent the beauty of letting go, the power of transition, or the serenity of drifting into the unknown. 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The contrast in scale is deliberate and arresting: the monumental forms feel geological, even planetary, while the surrounding field of miniature drops reads like a living atmosphere, perpetually in motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach large teardrop is built up in heavy impasto and mixed media, their surfaces recalling the cross-sections of raw mineral specimens. Mashian outlines each form in glittering gold relief, a gesture that elevates the organic shapes into sacred objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work shares sensibility with the Arte Povera movement's insistence on the spiritual potential of raw matter, and with Gustav Klimt's integration of gold as both surface and symbol. Mashian's teardrops continue in this tradition. 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