Artwork Description
A solitary swimmer moves through shifting currents in this unique monotype by Kristen McClarty. Reduced to fluid marks and luminous colour, the figure appears suspended between emergence and immersion, carried by the energy of the water around her. Rather than describing the scene in precise detail, McClarty captures the sensation of being present within the landscape—of feeling the movement of water, light and body as a single interconnected experience.
Created as a one-of-a-kind oil monotype on Fabriano Tiepolo paper, Establishing Presence embraces spontaneity and gesture. Sweeping passages of turquoise, teal and deep blue flow across the surface, while warm coral tones define the swimmer's form. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of her own body within natural environments, transforming a personal encounter with water into an expressive study of movement, awareness and belonging. Both energetic and contemplative, the composition invites viewers to consider their own relationship with the natural world.
