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Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Origin. Water holds a fantasy of a primordial and prenatal return. Pakicetus is a transitional ancestor of the whale.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Vacuum. The airy atmosphere of a public bath dissolves awareness of time and sense of purpose.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Rush. Absorption of sound and movement empowers dramatic emotional release.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Company. Swimming groups decided by geographical proximity make for isolated group experiences.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Guard. Ethnic and gender disparities in swimming ability betrays a history of pool policy as tool of violence.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Strip. Rituals of nude swimming range from societal rebellion, to spiritual cleansing, to earthly connection.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Look. Pursuits of beauty at the beach or pool assume a watchful audience.
Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
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Illustration by Meelana Kravchenko
The Drain. Proximity to others forces physical intimacy.

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