Mária Švarbová is delighted by the geometric aesthetic of old swimming pools, especially those built during the Socialist era in her native country of Slovakia. The photos of swimmers seem to be frozen in synchronised order, with colours that softly vibrate in the dreamy atmosphere.

Švarbová’s unconventional work has been described as art that forces a conversation between viewers into the subjects of mystery, loneliness, and isolation of human experience.

If you want to see more of the photographer’s work, including non-swimming related pieces, check out her Instagram.