The Pump House Center for the Arts is proud to present the artwork of Rusty Harden of Tipp City, and Richard Lathrop, of Enon, Ohio.

Rusty Harden is an accomplished artist in several mediums and has been teaching workshops and classes for 15 years.  She shares her artwork in shows, exhibits and educational venues. Her sun art has appeared on the CBS Sunday Morning program.  Internationally known for painting realistic minerals, her work is described as “hauntingly beautiful”.  In 2015, she became a published author of “The Darkling Sky”; Combining art and literature in the inventive process of her “Biblot” Series.  Above all else, Rusty’s passion for creating is always tempered with the idea that art and literature is a fluid process and should be celebrated.

Richard Lathrop is a self-taught artist who has studied with several accomplished artists.  His subject matter usually involves landscape and he is drawn to lighting; such as backlit trees, colorful skies, twilight time, reflections and the wash of color in the fall.  Richard also creates large acrylic abstracts designed to be viewed up close, using various recycled materials and impasto to achieve interesting textures.

Come join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, August 3^rd from 7 – 9 pm.  Meet the artists, enjoy great art, music and light refreshments.

Exhibition dates: August 3rd-September 3rd