The Long Swim - Sculpture Artwork

In The Long Swim, Ortaire de Coupigny arranges four slender, hand-painted fish in a tin, their elongated bodies gliding through translucent resin. Shimmering blues, greens, and flashes of red create the impression of a steady underwater current, where the fish appear both suspended and in motion. The wooden panel bears a delicate octopus engraving, a reminder of the wider marine world beyond the frame. The work transforms a simple tin into a miniature seascape, inviting viewers to linger on its interplay of color, texture, and depth.