About Masa Rasa

                                              

                                              Apotheosis of the Corn Goddess      oil on linen   84"H x 60"W

Welcome to the art of  Masa Rasa.

About the name . . .  

Masa is the Spanish word for 'dough,' commonly made from Maize, or corn.  It is a grinding staple of life, a nourishing food cultivated for untold generations around the world. Maize is held sacred by the native cultures of the American continent, originating in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and is the only grain in nature that cannot propagate itself.  Maize must be planted by hand, lending itself in the art of Masa Rasa as a symbol with roots in two worlds - that of the natural world, and the world of human effort.

Rasa is the Sanskrit word for 'nectar,' the ambrosial essence of life, art, and aesthetic experience.  Rasa is Divine in nature . . . it's the sweetness in the corn. 

Masa Rasa is both the food and nectar of Spirit . . . a harmonious blend of effort and grace, spiced with uncertainty and sweetened with love.

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Masa Rasa Studios was created to share the painting, sculptural, and multimedia work of  James Nichols.   His work illuminates and honors  Maize  as a pure and singular symbol of Spirit and Divine Consciousness, the Self . . .  embodied in Cornfield - An Artstory. 

Masa Rasa is not affiliated with any particular philosophy, religion, spiritual community, art movement, or farming cooperative.  

Masa Rasa Studios welcomes all people, with love and respect.  

Masa Rasa  -  Art for Life's sake

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                                                                                                           Artwork and design  © James Nichols 1976-2024    All rights reserved