Philip A. Corley is a renowned artist and living legacy born in post-World War II Dublin, Ireland. His uplifting and lyrical subjects served as a balm to a nation recovering from devastation. Recently, his work was showcased at Sonder - The Abbey by Marriott Bonvoy in Miami Beach, his family's gallery in Delray Beach, Florida, and the Palm Beach Convention Center.

Corley's early influences included post-impressionists Walter Frederick Osborne, Joseph Malachy Kavanagh, and Daniel O'Neill, who shared a deep connection with nature and uplifting subject matter. His artwork, spanning portraiture, landscapes, and everyday life, inspires heroism and bravery. A lyrical painter and Renaissance man, Corley's stunning seascapes and rural scenes have been captured in murals and canvases during his travels across Europe and the United States.

Guided by mentors Sean Keating, Maurice McGonical, and John Kelly, Corley began his artistic journey at a young age. By 15, he was the youngest exhibitor at the Royal Hibernian Academy, and later qualified as a teacher. A private scholarship at the Academy de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris further enriched his personal vision under the tutelage of Yves Brayer.

Corley's work continues to flourish, with annual exhibitions at the Royal Hibernian Academy and distinguished galleries. His sons, Stephen and Tom Corley, and wife Geraldine, now purvey his artwork. Upcoming exhibitions include a show in Washington DC in June 2025 and a limited edition release through the ACCA Art Gallery in Beverly Hills, California.

Fellow artist Daniel Stanford aptly sums up Corley's perspective: "Every brushstroke...tells a story, a fusion of soul, memory, intuition, and emotion." Stanford adds that supporting living artists allows them to create, evolve, and transmit beauty in a chaotic world. Let's build a world where artists thrive.