Angela Mia De la Vega

Angela Mia De la Vega is an American figurative sculptor who creates bronze works that celebrate the human spirit.

Angela Mia De la Vega at a glance

Nationality: American
Medium: Bronze figurative sculpture, cast with the lost-wax method
Known for: Sculptures with expressive faces and natural body movement
Notable work: Lift Her With Butterflies, cast in 45 editions
Education: Clarion University of Pennsylvania, then studies at the University of Madrid
Also known as: Co-founder of the nonprofit FLITE (Friends Lifting Individuals To Empowerment)

“Freedom of spirit is my work’s purpose: to uplift and inspire feelings of pure love and joy.”

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 member of the National Sculpture Society, a Master Signature member of American Women Artists, and was named a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center. Her awards include Best in Show and Best 3D Work by AWA and The Purchase Award by the ARC Museum.

Her sculptures are installed in numerous universities, hospitals, public parks, and city plazas throughout the USA.

She co-founded FLITE (Friends Lifting Individuals To Empowerment), a nonprofit that harnesses artistic expression to raise funds for enslaved or socially excluded people. Her sculpture “Lift Her With Butterflies” was created from a vision she had and has been made into 45 full-size castings, with proceeds going to FLITE’s nonprofit partners. Her work is privately collected throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Dubai, India, China, and Japan.

She has been commissioned for public installations across the United States.

Her public commissions include installations at Texas Christian University, NW Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Chiba University in Japan, and the Enchanted Princess Cruise Ship by Holland America. She has exhibited at Brookgreen Gardens, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and the Haggin Museum. She continues to create sculptures that tell love stories and build bridges of humanity.

Angela Mia De la Vega is a sculptor whose work uplifts and inspires through expressive faces and natural body movement. Her dedication to both her art and her philanthropic work through FLITE has made her a significant figure in contemporary sculpture. Her legacy continues to grow as she empowers others through her creativity.