Angela Johnson
Angela's fascinating journey in life is reflected in her magnificent work as a sculptor. The emotion, compositional flow, dramatic design and exquisite detail have become her signature elements.
The magnificent Light of the World Garden is a global phenomenon. It is the worlds largest sculptural collection of Jesus Christ with thirty five monumental figures that comprise fifteen scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. Since Angela began to sculpt in her later thirties, she has received extensive acknowledgement for her masterful work as a sculptor. Angela’s work has been on exhibit at the Newport Beach Temple Open House,where over 200,000 people saw her sculpture, “Come Unto Me”.The Light of the World Exhibit of the maquettes traveled fourteen differentVisitors’ Centers in the United States for 5 years. The LDS Church Museumrecognized Angela’s outstanding work awarding her the prestigious Merit Award for her life-size depiction of Jesus Christ titled, “Come UntoMe”. “Come Unto Me” is now part of the LDS Church Art Collection. Angelahas sculpted numerous private commissions among which are Barry andBobby Bonds for Arizona State University, “Rising From the Ashes”, a workcreated for the Rising Star Outreach, a nonprofit foundation that works withthe leprosy affected of India. Angela sculpted “Stand Your Ground” adepiction of George Washington on a horse commanding his troops at theBattle of Princeton, for Loving Liberty. Her lifelong love and adoration ofJesus Christ is the guiding power of her life. Angela has four children andtwenty grandchildren. Angela is now creating a massive, interactive depiction of the Tree of Life.When once asked by a newspaper editor if she looks at her hands and isamazed at what she has been able to accomplish she replied, “It is moreamazing to me what Jesus Christ can do with a soul.”.


Angela Johnson in her studio working on "I Give You Living Water" bronze sculpture

Angela Johnson in her studio working on "Lazarus, Come Forth" bronze sculpture

