Kelly Guidry

Kelly Guidry for capturing the flora, fauna and culture of Acadiana in his outstanding art and sculpture. A resident of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Kelly Guidry is called the "Chainsaw Guy". He's an acclaimed artist and sculptor. His chainsaw creates the artwork that his mind and hands finish. Besides native cedar and cypress, Kelly uses metal and copper to create his sought-after works. Kelly successfully meets the challenge of combining wood and metal so that they are natural extensions of each other. Each new project presents a challenge requiring innovative solutions. Kelly's work is both subtractive and constructive sculpture and reflects the flora, fauna, culture and people of his native Acadiana. In 2016 Kelly garnered featured artist honors at the Louisiana Book Festival. As a child, Kelly formed small animals with sticks and moss. Over time, his distinctive style appeared and has fascinated the art world ever since. Kelly displays his work at galleries throughout the region, attends festivals and art shows, but, most importantly, opens his studio to the public so they can see firsthand how he creates his art and can appreciate his unique work. Kelly lives by his motto: Work Hard, Pray and Have Faith. Kelly and his wife Robin, also an artist, have one daughter.