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Blind auction for painting
winning bidder by arrangement with the artist.
Claudia Lopez, a contemporary artist based in Surrey whose commissions can be found in offices, restaurants and homes
in Colombia, from where she comes, London, Paris, Venice and Texas, is offering one of her works for auction to help persecuted Christians.
How To Bid:
Claudia, who previously donated
a painting for auction to Release International in 2018, has produced and sold many works of art both
of her own inspiration and by commission.
The highest offer will win. In the event of two or more equal highest bids,
the bidders will be offered the chance to submit further offers. If the new offers are the same, the winner will be drawn by lot.
The painting, Rooted in Love, pictured, which is being offered for auction, is a diptych in mixed media (oil and sands on board) measuring 62cm x 124cm.
Money raised from the sale will go to the work of Release International helping persecuted Christians.
Claudia said: ‘I love painting trees.
I see holy men and women as trees rooted and established in love, full of His power to resist evil and to fight the good fight of the faith.
If you would like to bid for this original work of art please email your offer to info@releaseinternational.org putting ‘painting’ in the subject
line, by 1pm on Monday, May 1.
Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Please bid in pounds and pence, such as £521.56; that way we will be able to locate the winner
more easily.
‘My persecuted brothers and sisters at the battlefront in most countries remind me that all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted but also that they are blessed and theirs is God’s kingdom.’
Supporting our ‘Out of these Ashes’ campaign, she added: ‘Nigeria’s spiritual presence is so important for the whole of Africa and that is why we need to intercede for the church of Nigeria.’
Claudia’s paintings of this size have sold for between £1,500 and £1,800. Rooted in Love is unframed and will need to be collected by the
INVITE A SPEAKER
Our team of experienced speakers are available to join your church or online meeting to help you support and pray for persecuted Christians. They would love to hear from you!
Ireland:
Stephen on 028 9334 0014 or 07933 313169
London & South:
Jonny on 07861 656269
Midlands & North:
Allister on 07916 396178
Scotland:
James on 07434 894016
Wales & West of England:
Paul on 07861 651139
Performances include: Sat 19 August at Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention Full list of dates at: woocommerce-1195296-4229685.cloudwaysapps.com/artless-theatre-tour
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