Angie Crabtree

Crabtree’s paintings offer a rigorous study of light and optics, approaching the subject matter as portraiture of modern day relics for a world that loves beautiful trophies. Her first diamond, painted at 5 feet tall, was for her 2011 exhibition, “Living the Dream.” Using oil paint, she creates magnified portraits of real gemstones. Her most well-known commissions include “The Pink Promise” diamond and Chopard’s massive 342 carat “Queen of Kalahari” diamond. Today, Angie continues to push the boundaries of what it means to desire and value earth’s treasures — using precious gemstones as a means to unpack the psychology and allure of luxury culture.