Cheeky Pool Ladies in Cozzies Between Takes - print on aluminium, photo by Michael Joseph

Cheeky Pool Ladies in Cozzies
Photo taken in the 1980s
by Michael Joseph

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

Playful, poised, and unmistakably self-aware, Cheeky Pool Ladies in Cozzies captures a spirited moment poolside where glamour meets athleticism. A line of swimmers stands elevated on their starting blocks, bodies angled with theatrical flair — hands poised, hips tilted, expressions alert and alive.

Rendered in warm sepia tones, the image glows with vintage charm. The repetition of figures creates a rhythmic procession of form: long legs, sculpted silhouettes, dark swimsuits contrasting against luminous skin. The wooden beams above and the still water below frame the composition, grounding its cheeky elegance in strong architectural lines.

There is confidence in their stance — a knowing performance before the plunge. The sensuality is playful rather than provocative: a celebration of movement, camaraderie, and presence. The moment feels both staged and spontaneous, capturing the light-hearted theatricality of the era’s poolside aesthetic.

Created during Michael Joseph’s exploration of repetition and stylised composition, this photograph balances documentary observation with choreographed energy. The alignment of bodies and blocks forms a visual cadence, while subtle variations in pose lend personality to each figure.

Printed on aluminium, the warm tonal range gains depth and clarity, enhancing contrast and preserving the rich texture of light on skin and water. The smooth, contemporary finish brings renewed vibrancy to this evocative 1980s scene.

A refined and collectible work, presented in a small-format edition.

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