No artist captured the thrill of the quick plunge, or leisurely submersion, quite like David Hockney. He was born in England in 1937 and ended up moving to California in the early 60s- which started his infatuation with swimming pools. He was inspired to create a series of paintings of swimming pools which was fuelled by the sea, sun, colors and a certain form of luxury. The Californian swimming pool remained one of his main painting themes ever since. After viewing various examples of his…