Brockwell Lido Family Swim empty Mount Saint Helens erupted in

Mount Saint Helens erupted in 1980

Artwork in contemporary white frame

Faux suede cotton mix fabric stretched across deep edge canvas

Showing my personal references and associations with the colour

black and blue which can decorate any bright or light colors rooms

Brockwell Lido Family Swim empty Mount Saint Helens erupted inThis is a painting inspired by Brockwell Lido which is a place where my children and I enjoyed swimming throughout their childhoods. My friends and family posed as synchronised swimmers for the painting. I sent each subject an old still photo of Esther Williams from Busby Berkley musicals she starred in and asked them to replicate the pose. Painting this was the only thing that made me laugh during a difficult period in my life.