Illuminated Swim

Alexander Grace van Zyl

Illuminated Swim

Live Light and Sound Installation

Inspired by the Paintings of Rothko, Tine has created a beautiful immersive artwork that you can swim in. This playful art and swimming installation encourages well-being and brings art experiences into new spaces.

A father raises his baby into the air inside a pink swimming pool surrounded by ethereal pink fog.
A woman floats across a pool, both the water and the air are exquisite shades of teal and turquoise.
Two particpant emerge out of the pool, the water reflecting various shades of indigo and lime in its ripples.

Created by

Tine Bech Studio

Photos by Andre Pattenden

Commissioned by Bright Nights

Funded by Arts Council England and Gloucester City Council


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Fantastic – would love to have this more often. Very peaceful."

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A lifeguard walks the perimeter of the pool checking the area is safe for the public.
A child laughs with joy on the edge of a swimming pool enshrouded by bright red fog.
Strategically placed pink and blue lights illuminate the inside of an Olympic size swimming pool.
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It is a light and sound installation where participants will immerse themselves into a giant pool of light. Coloured clouds hover over the water, gently changing as people float, swim and play.

The lights and music create a wondrous experience of immersive artwork, accessible through a mixture of daytime sessions, that are playful for families, and evening sessions that are rejuvenating and relaxing for adults.

The installation was originally commissioned as part of the London, 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It was awarded the Inspire Mark, a 2012 Olympic initiative, which was a community and participatory programme that enabled non-commercial organisations across the UK to link their events and projects to the London 2012 Games.

Love what you see? Check out The Big Swim.


A man floats serenely in a bright blue as pink mist begins to roll across the water towards him.
A woman emerges through red mist as she exits a swimming pool.
A swimmer creates colourful ripples as the pool reflects bright blue and green fog.
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