Swimming is beautiful, not just for the soul, but the eyes too, as many master artists have shown throughout history. The lack of clothing and the intimate, sensual feel of water against skin has long been a draw for artists to explore themes and subjects that might otherwise be off limits. And swimming’s necessarily limited wardrobe allows skilled painters to reveal their talents depicting the human form while simultaneously tackling the challenge of depicting that most fluid and dynamic of elements: water. Here, a smattering of artists reveal their creativity and enthusiasm for swimming and water.
SWIMMING FOR HIS LIFE