Mississippi Madonna Painting

The “Swim Girls” are a series of large-scale moody portraits of women diving, contemplating and savoring the aquatic life. Some are preparing to dive deep into the lake, river or pool. There she will experience the weightlessness of water and the connection to her watery core. The metaphor of water is used throughout mythology, religion, and art to symbolize a psychological or literal transformation or to express a dive into elements of the subconscious mind. In essence, she is diving into a new reality. The mixed media pieces are classically rendered with a modern twist. Solberg incorporates oil, acrylic, plaster, wax, and gold leaf to create luminous portraits. The Swim Girls Series is about strength transformation and re-birth.