Be Water is a clay-based mixedmedia sculpture inspired by the natural element water. Colored with sprays and acrylics. Water plays a fundamental role in human history and has always influenced the development of great civilizations. For this reason it is a powerful symbol in all cultures. Since ancient times, large rivers have fed the most developed civilizations, providing sustenance for irrigation and transportation. Egyptians, Greeks and ancient Romans recognized water’s creative value. Trade and exploration take place on the rivers and by the seas with contact between different cultures.

The vital importance of this element surpasses its practical value, which is why all societies attribute deep symbolic meanings to it. Water is often present in religious rituals of purification, rebirth and transit. Lakes and oceans are symbols of life, fertility and healing. Furthermore, the streams are often linked to concepts of fluidity, the rivers carry change and the abyss is a mystery, as highlighted in the mythologies of various cultures.

This element is always present in literature and art; it inspires countless works that show both its destructive power and its reflective tranquility.

Painters, poets and writers use the image of water to express complex emotions and philosophical concepts. Furthermore, its symbolism is present in many architectural works, such as fountains and ponds, which aim to evoke feelings of peace and harmony.

Human history is linked to water which influences its practical aspects and consequently also its symbolic and cultural sphere. Its impact is reflected in the mythology, religion, art and literature of several societies, testifying to its enduring importance to humanity.