TWArtists Member highlight: Stella Chang, Conceptual Artist & Fashion Designer, since Sep. 2012

little monster series

Artist Statement:

I draw because of the loneliness caused by my uncertainty, and I paint because I like to capture the essence of all those I’ve seen and hold dear but I don’t have the luxury to be with for more than a moment. I create because I’m obsessed with people’s perceptions of things –everything really- and I’m starting with “me.”

In other words, for a person who struggles to define herself, writing an artist statement is no easy task. In all honesty, all my work –from my childhood doodles up to now- reflect my continual journey to search for who I am. Anything else I could write would be a lie, at least some things I am certain of.

Filtered Illustration: Sketch of a woman who's falling asleep, Before & After
Black ink on paper

Artist Bio:

Born in San Jose, CA, raised in Taiwan, Canada, and Detroit, Stella grew up speaking two languages and escaping into the colorfulness of life beyond the status quo of those around her. Wanting to become a Manga comic book artist, while her mother wished for her to be a concert pianist, Stella wound up studying art at New York University. While at NYU, her influences include reknown video art pioneer Peter Campus and contemporary installation artist Kathe Burhardt.

At 19 at the invitation of author Reagan Liu, she illustrated her firs Children’s book “100 Wishes” for Taiwan's Children's Cancer foundation. Same year, her illustrations caught the attention of a Japanese fashion buyer, who then introduced her to the industry of luxury handbags and accessories. From 2004 and onwards, Stella had the fortune to work for brand names such as Calvin Klein, United Bamboo, Malini Murjani of Isabella Fiori, WIT of Japan, and Wakkou KK of Japan.

Stella is currently a handbag designer for LeSportsac.

Untitled fashion illustration published Brand Magazine, Taiwan 2008
In ink pen, colored pencils and industrial markers.

Achievements:

1. Soul Stealer, concept artist for short film by director Shawn Spitler, 2012

2. Cheers, Jordan’s Winery 40th Anniversary 4 on 4 Art Competition, Second Place, 2012.

2. Jump, Solo Video Installation, Rosenberg Gallery, NY 2006.

3. 100 Wishes, Children’s Illustrated Story, published by Children’s Cancer Foundation, Taiwan, 2004. 

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