Dive either way blue – double exposure from the pool ladies series for Playboy US TV Channel (mat finish)

Dive Either Way (Blue)
Photo taken in 1987
by Michael Joseph

Size: 20 cm (w) × 15 cm (h)
Medium: Aluminium print
Format: Small Format Print on Aluminium
Edition: Later print

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This striking image explores motion, symmetry, and reflection through a layered composition of divers captured at the precise threshold between stillness and movement. Rendered in cool blue tones, the figures appear multiplied and mirrored, forming a corridor of bodies poised above water — suspended in collective tension.

Light fractures across skin and surface, dissolving edges and deepening contrast. The grain and tonal density add atmosphere, transforming an athletic gesture into something sensual and cinematic. Strength and elegance converge: muscles taut, backs arched, fingers grazing the brink of immersion.

There is an erotic charge in the repetition — not explicit, but rhythmic and hypnotic. The mirrored forms amplify anticipation, inviting the viewer into a space where balance, repetition, and choice coexist: to dive forward or back, into action or reflection.

Contextual Note

Shot in 1987 during Michael Joseph’s exploration of symmetry and visual rhythm, this work exemplifies his command of composition and tonal mood. The mirrored construction elevates documentary realism into stylised abstraction, where discipline becomes pattern and motion becomes meditation.

Printed on aluminium, the cool blue palette gains exceptional clarity and depth. The sleek surface enhances contrast and detail, giving the image a contemporary finish while preserving its original atmosphere.

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A refined and collectible small-format work.

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