“When I’m doing my lengths at the Lido I feel I am swimming through one of my paintings, the two activities are very interlinked.”

 

Artist Jenny Shah has been painting swimmers at the Bristol Lido for the last 9 years. For her the Lido is an urban oasis, an inspiring place to relax, work, and catch up on the latest gossip in the sauna. The cafe offers a poolside view, perfect for sketching and studying the way the light changes the blue tiled pool and the interaction between swimmer and water.

 

Jenny’s ‘Hats and Goggles’ project is her first series of portraits which she hopes will encourage fellow Lido and outdoor swimming enthusiasts to send in their swimming selfies for a unique commission based portrait. Quotes are available on an individual basis depending on size and content, please email for more info.