Pasha passed away in early spring of 2025, leaving a legacy of family, friends and a body of work that reflected the love and skill he had for stone sculpting and creating.  His work was shown in galleries in the western United States,  Europe and Japan. He also enjoyed participating in international carving symposiums in Europe, the United States and New Zealand, broadening his connections with other artists and improving his skills. Pasha worked with marble, onyx and travertine, but granite and basalt, with their igneous  origins and strong character were his favorites.  When asked why he chose abstract themes he answered, " Sculpting abstract shapes allows the unique expression of the artist to be open to each viewer's perception, forging a connection with that piece." Making that connection was also part of his strong advocacy for public art, the belief that art should be accessible to everyone. Pasha and his wife, Cate, collaborated on particular projects, Cate, gold leafing selected stone sculptures and adding gouging and chiseling detail on the large wood sculptures, publicly and privately commissioned. In Pasha's words, " The most important thing, for me, in  making art is to be part of the process, from the beginning to the end.  Sketching, sculpting models, carving maquettes, cutting, chiseling, flaming, texturing and polishing the stone, it's all my own work. Knowing the life story of the peace and the energy that goes into it is important." As some believe a bit of the artist's spirit is always present in the work; may you catch a glimmer of his great and gentle presence in his.