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This special landscape sculpture is inspired by the Isle of Mull and carved in the artist's studio adjacent to Calgary Art by local artist, Lisa McKenna.

Using locally sourced ash wood, Lisa uses a chainsaw and chisel to carve her pieces, which she then accentuates with colour during her unique finishing process, involving layering of colours, sanding and wax.  

Lisa is also one of the friendly islander's that makes up Banjo Beal's dream team, tackling interior design make-overs across the Hebrides, for the BBC show 'Designing the Hebrides'. 

ARTIST BIO

Lisa McKenna, Wood Carver

Originally from Glasgow, Lisa began her travels at 19, living in France, Australia and Ireland for many years. In 2003, Lisa arrived at Calgary to work a summer season in the Café, en route to the Alps. Lisa was given a chisel and some wood and encouraged to try carving, first starting with a sea horse. Working in the studio alongside Matthew, Lisa developed her wood carving skills and more than 20 years later, she is still here, living locally and with her carving studio here at the Gallery. We are proud to exclusively sell Lisa's original artworks and represent her.  

Using local hardwoods, elm, ash, sycamore and monkey puzzle, Lisa carves with a chainsaw and chisels. Her original sculptural pieces are inspired by her environment and the changing seasons.