Roman Selsky is a central figure of high modernism in Ukraine and the founder of the modern Lviv school of painting. He worked in the fields of easel and graphic art. The author's artistic style reflects the entire evolution of European modernism, from impressionism to abstraction.
"Swimmers by the River" continues the theme of the artist's reflections on the merger of man and nature. Roman Selsky paints generalized, simplified images, resorting to the post-impressionist style with its characteristic thick strokes and black contour. He tries to convey the background emotionally. Smooth, balanced rhythms encourage viewers to reflect and find harmony with themselves and their world.
