Timothy P. Schmalz is a Canadian sculptor of large scale sculptures, based in Ontario, Canada.

His work is figurative in style. his pieces have been commissioned and installed across the world, including historical churches in Rome and at the Vatican.

Schmalz has created large public monuments for civic entities. Most of his work is spiritual in nature, and he has a special place in his heart for sculptures conveying respect for life.

Timothy strives to create monumental artwork that connects with viewers through design and details that are not only compelling on an emotional level, but also allow anyone to feel somehow a “part” of the piece.

The artist describes his sculptures, “as visual prayers. When I create a three-dimensional sculpture in bronze, I am quite aware that it will last longer than myself. I realize I am between two things that are much more durable than myself: Christianity and bronze metal.

It is between these that I have developed a subtle appreciation for what Saint Francis meant by ‘instrument.’”

Timothy strives to create monumental artwork that connects with viewers through design and details that are not only compelling on an emotional level, but also allow anyone to feel somehow a “part” of the piece.

Some of these include monuments that honor veterans and firefighters. Timothy strives to create epic  artwork that connects with viewers through design and details that not only touch the viewer on an emotional level, but also allow them to feel somewhat a ‘part’ of the piece.

In 2019, Pope Francis commissioned Timothy Schmalz to create Angels Unawares and install the original 3.5 ton bronze sculpture in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square. It was the first time in 400 years that a new sculpture has adorned St Peter’s Square.

“Beauty is a key to the mystery and a call to transcendence. It is an invitation to savour life and to dream of the future.” Saint Pope John Paul II to Artists circa 1999