Angelo first learnt the trade in the early 1950’s in his hometown of Lugo, Italy. Literally being involved in the process from drying the tree trunk, milling and moulding the wood to putting on gold leaf, it was an experience that exposed him to many skills at a young age.

Deciding to make Australia his home, Angelo turned to his skills learnt in Italy and the partnership of a friend, to start a frame manufacturing business in Boxhill. The business was a great success and soon they were supplying to retail giants like Myers.

An interest in art led him to open the framing shop in 1975 where he could get more hands on with clients producing the final framed product and offering a personalised service to frame their works of art. In 1992 they relocated to their current location in Hawthorn.

Owner operator Angelo now works side by side with daughter Diva and son Alex, who along with trade qualifications also learnt under the guidance of their father.

A & L Artistic do all work onsite, so you can be assured your work isn’t being sent elsewhere when you leave it with us. We have the latest machinery and equipment and are wonderful at working with you to decide what best suits your work.

A & L Artistic Framers pride themselves on framing just about anything. From valuable art works, to family air looms. In the shop gallery there are art works by Charles Blackman and John Olsen, all of course framed by the A&L team.