New Bath Inspired Towel by Brian George

Sometime between Lockdowns, a renowned local artist from Alfreton who has always been associated with The Royal Society of British Artists, came by New Bath Lido on a kind of trip down memory lane. 

Brian and his wife told stories of venturing  out from Alfreton into Derbyshire back in the sixties when they would regularly hang out at the Hotel and by the pool.

We got on famously and I was wearing my memento, paint splattered, Birkenstocks from painting the pool twice which caused amusement whilst we talked about Jackson Pollack and David Hockney.....naturally when Brian asked permission to take a few snaps for a Pool and Hotel inspired painting, I was quick to ask in return for first refusal of the finished Artwork!

Brian's work is painstakingly layered using Oils, taking months to complete one Artwork so my wait for the end result wasn't quick. Brian and his Wife eventually emerged clutching a bubble wrapped finished piece. It was an instant decision for me to grab it from him and claim ownership! I loved it and it hangs proud in my new house.

Just like many David Hockney paintings, which you can purchase in many merchandise formats in places like the Tate Shop, I figured that this painting would lend itself well to commemorating the marvel of the Pool and the work taken to get it reopened.

So here it is, in partnership with our friends at Swimzi who have done such a good job with all the Andrea Hall Artwork. The towel has a printed microfibre top side, backed with a 400gsm cotton back that wash beautifully and are dryer friendly.

Size:70 x 140 cm