Ornella began her journey in sculpture around the year 2000 with a well-known artisan from Aosta Valley and continued by attending regional woodcarving courses, eventually starting her independent activity in 2008.
In a short time, she developed technical skill and confidence in execution, enabling her to create refined works in walnut wood in a completely personal carving style, using chip carving techniques—which allow for ornamental patterns—as well as floral and Gothic carving.
Her works include bas-reliefs, high-reliefs, and sculptures, sometimes of large dimensions, such as “The Owl,” “The Harvest,” and “The Nymph of Lys.”
The delicacy of her works, which resemble lace, has earned her numerous awards in various craft exhibitions.
Since 2016, Ornella has been a master artisan and teaches regional workshop-school courses.
