Sometimes a figure appears that doesn't immediately reveal everything... but keeps looking at you. This swimmer is such a character. With his head tilted slightly, large, inquisitive eyes, and striking red lips, he looks as if he's just stepped out of the water — or perhaps out of a thought. His blue swimming goggles rest defiantly on his head, as if he's taking a break between two worlds.
You immediately feel it: this isn't a perfectly polished object, but a piece with life. The rough, almost grainy texture of the ceramic, the visible traces of hands that shaped it, the small imperfections... they are precisely what make him special. Different from the rest, with a soul – exactly what De Tuin Der Kunsten stands for. Affordable art, but with character. With an edge. And above all: with something to say.
This swimmer was created within the warm context of a social institution. The stamp and initials at the bottom reveal the maker – not a big name, but a real one. A person with a story, captured in clay. You can feel it. And that makes him all the more valuable.
He balances somewhere between playfulness and stillness. A little absurd, but also disarmingly gentle. This is a study in form and authenticity. This is a silent presence with a comforting softness. A wonderfully quirky figure that immediately brings a smile to your face.
Place him where he can surprise: on a dresser, a bookshelf, or as a subtle eye-catcher in a niche. He brings playfulness to a minimalist interior, or adds just that touch of character to a quiet space.
As always at De Tuin Der Kunsten: art doesn't have to be expensive to be meaningful. This is one of those pieces that not only fills your interior, but enriches it.
Are you unsure where he would look best? As an interior composer, I'd be happy to help you place the right artwork in the right spot. You can also come and discover this swimmer in person in the art room of De Tuin Der Kunsten.
If you'd like more information, please let me know.
Details
Sculpture: male swimmer
Material: ceramic
Colors: beige, earth tones, blue, red, brown
Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 33 cm
Condition: good condition
Features: handmade, stamped and with initials
Origin: social institution (daytime activities)
Extra: part of the proceeds go back to the institution
