By DARLA MCCAMMON

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Andrew (Andy) Corp began expressing himself artistically later in life. His original inspiration came from his artistic sister and was spurred on by his wish to leave something memorable for his autistic daughter. His work could almost be considered sculpting in paint and his technique is constantly evolving. His current series is called “Pushing The Darkness Away.”

Corp shares his insights, “I created this series of paintings in order to give people hope. As the darkness in this world closes in on us and the storms of life pull us in every direction there can be hope found in the light. As the light breaks through these paintings so Christ can break through our lives and bring us hope and life. Enjoy these paintings and just as this series of paintings varies in the strength of storm no matter the storm in your life, Christ can shine through.”

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Corp had no formal training but developed his style of poured acrylic painting through interaction with other artists and through his careful observation of good art work done by others. Transfixed by the sea, Corp has used it as the subject of a majority of his works. Pictured here is a work titled Sailing Into The Red Sunrise. His work will be on exhibit at the Lakeland Art Gallery at 107 N. 1st St., Pierceton from June 30 through the end of August.

A reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday July 5 during which an original work by Corp will be given away through a fun scavenger hunt. Corp will also do a demonstration at the LAA annual picnic on at 5 p.m. Monday July 27 followed by the carry-in meal.

Upcoming and current Events:

• Rucel Martinez exhibit is now open at Warsaw City Hall Gallery. Visit for free 8am to 4:30pm weekdays.
• June 20-July 26, David Slonim Exhibit at Honeywell Clark Art Gallery. Call 260-563-1102.
• June 30 Andy Corp, poured acrylic exhibit opens at LAA with a reception Sunday, July 5 from 1-3pm
• July is the month to enter the August Agricultural Art Show at the Heirloom Tomato Festival in Pierceton. Take entries to LAA Gallery by 4:30 pm Aug 1st.  Entry fee $5 per entry.
• August program at LAA will be a demonstration by Robert Hudson—painting mountains.
• Adult and children workshops always available.  Call LAA at (574) 594-9950 for information.

Warsaw City Hall is located at Market and Center Streets, downtown Warsaw. Parking in rear.
LAA is located at 107 N. 1st St. Pierceton, IN 46562 or www.lakelandartassociation.org, or Facebook
contact your author/artist Darla at [email protected] any time you have comments or questions.