Undertow (2016) by Katherine Bradford is a dreamlike oil painting that captures her signature blend of figuration and abstraction. With luminous, oceanic hues and simplified human forms, the work evokes themes of vulnerability, solitude, and the surreal nature of everyday life. Part of Bradford’s broader fascination with swimmers and water imagery, Undertow is emblematic of her mature style—expressive, otherworldly, and deeply human. The piece exemplifies her ability to merge emotional depth with whimsical narrative, making it a poignant and characteristic work within her celebrated oeuvre.