b: 29th July 1968

Sculptor/Power Carver

Raised in Australia in a large family of wickedly talented people it is no surprise that Angie has a life long and diverse background in the arts. In 1997 Angie was to pick up a chainsaw for the first time in her life. She was immediately impressed by the tools potential and has been a full time ‘chainsaw chick’ ever since with over 30 public art projects to her credit across Victoria, the UK and the USA. Specializing with the chainsaw has also seen Angie branch out into carving an unexpected variety of materials including ice, snow, limestone and various synthetic products … although large scale timber is a personal favorite.

Created with chainsaws, grinders and sanders; and finished with paint and marine varnish, Angie’s timber sculptures will last for years to come and are suited for outdoor or indoor installation. Angie’s personal style and bold colors are what set her pieces apart from anyone else’s. Each carving is unique with Angie sourcing her subject matter from life. “People and nature are such great inspiration … real life is absolutely mind boggling … anything is possible!”

Angie has been quick to come to the fore on the international carving circuit, with her style, speed and accuracy proving to be an inspiration to many carvers … particularly women … and she was the inspiration behind the 1st Annual Women’s Competitive Chainsaw Carving Competition held in WA, USA in September of 2003 (her image was depicted on the medal). Angie was the winner of the Australian National Chainsaw Carving Championships in 2004 having taken 2nd in 1999 and again in 2003. 2004 also saw Angie win 3rd place in an international ‘Power Carving’ competition carving for the first time as a ‘Pro’ in Reedsport, Oregon, USA.