Desert environments are defined by their lack of water. As a result, desert cultures have adapted in various ways to water scarcity. Common strategies include:

• Storing water when it is available for later use.

• Developing water collection and irrigation techniques like qanats or fog catching.

• Having nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles to follow scarce water sources (Borokini et al., 2021).

• Valuing water highly in cultural practices and myths.

Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist best known for his woodblock print series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" depicting Mt. Fuji with seascapes, landscapes, and waves (Yi, 2023).

• Hokusai used water frequently as a subject, especially waves, to explore movement and light.

• His waves are sometimes considered spiritual or mystical, resonating with Japanese beliefs.

• The iconic wave in "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" has become a famous global icon.