Artist Bio

Stella Chang is a Taiwanese-American artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Born in San Jose, California, and shaped by a childhood spent between the U.S., Taiwan, and Canada, she draws inspiration from her diverse cultural background. Stella earned her BFA from New York University, where she studied under video art pioneer Peter Campus and renowned painter Keith Mayerson. After a successful period designing handbags for major brands, she returned to art, where she truly found her voice.

Stella’s work is deeply autobiographical, exploring universal human experiences that resonate across all backgrounds. Her art reflects the complexities of life—physical, mental, and emotional suffering, the ongoing negotiation of identity, and the pressures of navigating social, familial, and cultural expectations.

By blending watercolor with photography and incorporating materials like acrylic glass, aluminum, and 3D-printed elements, Stella reconstructs these shared experiences into compelling visual narratives. While her pieces reveal the "what" of these experiences, they challenge viewers to reflect on the “why” and "how." From paintings to sculptural works—even hand-crafted leather handbags with 3D-printed exoskeletons—each piece invites introspection and sparks dialogue. Though rooted in her personal journey, her art speaks to the broader human condition, telling stories of resilience, transformation, and shared struggles.

In 2023, Stella was discovered and signed by prestigious fine art publishers Rosenstiels in the UK and Art.com in the USA, and is currently serving as the Chair of the Junior & Scholarship Committee at the famed Salmagundi Art Club in New York City.