Swim Drawing

Drawing: Pencil, Watercolor Paper and Paper on Paper. Drawing: Prisma Color on Paper.

“Swim” 2018 [from the series ca. 2016-present]. 



Ebony & White Prisma Color Pencil on Winsor & Newton watercolor paper (drawing)



 18.00” H x 12.00” W (45.72 x 30.48 cm)



 ”Swim” is a breathtaking new piece in an ongoing series of eloquent works in which Jay Worth Allen celebrates life through the exploration of various aspects of womanhood: her plights, joys, beauty, and timeless inspiration to any and all who encounters her. The interaction of water and the female nude is the medium with which the artist uses in this work to articulate a private moment of complete serenity. Brilliantly articulated lights and darks on watercolor paper form complex harmonies in the composition of “Swim.” Using the beauty of a female nude and water intertwined, fluidity celebrated, tranquility reigns — both of water and the figure, woven together, captured in a single instance — captured in that private of moments when nothing in the world matters but that transcendent peace rarely experienced, yet forever remembered.



 To delve a bit deeper into the underlying theme propelling this moving series — the Celebration of Life Through Woman, which is a favorite of this profound artist: Some critics have described this recurring theme in others’ works, as the freedom of womanhood laid bare. Yes, while we have seen this particular “freedom” in the works of past masters, such as Renoir, Rubens, and even Fragonard in which any reference to socio-economic status has been removed (rendering the subject “bare”), there is a marked departure from their women in Jay Worth Allen’s works. For him, the Celebration of Womanhood equals Beauty and Vulnerability, and, Strength, the resulting inherent synergistic combination of the two former attributes. “Swim” is yet another brilliant work, portraying strength in perfect peace, created through the use of the artist’s signature “stark darks, bright whites, and vivid color” to fully emphasize his message.



 Jay Worth Allen is passionate. And as the artist, every facet of his work is imbued with that passion, which includes the materials he uses to create his art. “Swim,” is created on high quality watercolor paper (as are all of his works on paper), instead of pastel, Ingres or other lighter papers usually found as a base for pastel works. Why? “The answer is simple.” —In his own words: “The reason I use watercolor [paper] for my drawings and pastels is because they are heavier, thicker, and stronger than other paper . . . that way, I can draw on the whole piece . . . including all the way past the edges!”



 “Swim” is a new work, which is part of an ongoing series that been deemed an “extremely important work” by collectors and critics alike, as several earlier works have been shown in several U.S. museums, galleries, and private settings and are in collections throughout the world. This particular work has not been shown, until now, here at Saatchi Art.



 “Swim” is a new work, which is part of an ongoing series that been deemed an “extremely important work” by collectors and critics alike, as several earlier works have been shown in several U.S. museums, galleries, and private settings and are in collections throughout the world. 

To learn more about this work, the series, and this magnificent artist’s inspiration, please see the following works presently being offered here at Saatchi Art:

 Water Lily — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-Water-Lily/733729/3313866/view]. 

For further information, please see: The Wedding Bed — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-Wedding-Bed/733729/2265931/view];

 After The Moment — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-After-The-Moment/733729/2264801/view]; and 

Diana Sleeping — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Diana-Sleeping/733729/2265938/view]. 

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 Additional works in this ongoing series will be offered here as well; please visit Jay Worth Allen's profile for more information, and to view other works currently being offered through Saatchi Art. We appreciate and encourage any comments. Thank you.


 Additional works in this ongoing series will be offered here as well; please visit Jay Worth Allen's profile for more information, and to view other works currently being offered through Saatchi Art. We appreciate and encourage any comments. Thank you.

 A quick note on framing & mounting: For the best display of “Swim,” the work should be mounted by floating — to ensure every touch of the artist's hand is experienced. 


Regarding shipping, this work will be shipped flat, protected in archival plastic and board and unframed, all in accordance with Saatchi Art's shipping policies. (Please see additional photos of this work for a visual of the aforementioned shipping description.)

Drawing:Pencil on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.