Angela Mia is a figurative bronze sculptor known for exalting the human spirit through expressive faces and natural body movement. Her greatest inspiration comes from the individuality of her children. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and completed post-graduate studies at the University of Madrid, Spain. She is an elected Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, a Master Signature member of American Women Artists, and a Living Master named by the Art Renewal Center (ARC). Angela has received numerous awards, including Best in Show, two Awards of Excellence, Best 3D Work from AWA, and The Purchase Award by the ARC Museum. Her sculptures are displayed in universities, hospitals, parks, and plazas across the USA and are part of private collections worldwide.
In addition to her artistic career, Angela cofounded and is president of FLITE to Freedom, a Dallas-based nonprofit that brings together artists and art lovers to support enslaved and marginalized individuals.
Angela's work is centered on freedom of spirit, aiming to uplift and inspire love and joy in those who view her sculptures. Her process involves a personal connection to her experiences, with each piece beginning as an exploration of light and shadow over form. Angela strives to evoke emotions through details that reflect the complexity of human life, using her work to express deep emotional resonance. She sees her sculptures as exercises in personal growth, both for herself and her viewers.