Olivia Irvine

Swimming in Iceland at Midnight, 2008

We were shown a pool hidden in the mountains in the south of Iceland. It was built into the side of a rock and was fed by a naturally hot stream. This was midnight in July and it had just turned dusky. We swam for hours, not wanting to leave.

80cm x 120cm x 4cm

oil and egg tempera on canvas

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