Taking A Glance Under Water, 2022

A hand-signed acrylic on canvas original by James Francis Gill.

Pop Art pioneer James Francis Gill explores femininity through the shifting, fluid lens of water in this markedly intimate and expressive series. Transcending mere representation, this artwork is a personal and poetic exploration of emotion, identity and the universal human connection with nature.

Gill paints his muse using a luminous palette and layered brushwork, creating reflections and distortions where she breaks through the water’s surface.

Adorning his muse in a simple, yet bold red, swimsuit, Gill celebrates the female form whilst observing the unity between body and water.

Find out more about the Women in Water collection here.