Elliot Chang - Stone carver
In 1999 Elliot Chang had a dream, a dream of stones and carving stones. Following the path of the dream, and having no formal art training, he found himself enrolled in a Beginning Stone Carving Class.
With that knowledge in hand, the rest of his training has been self-taught. Through this process, he has learnt much about his own spirit and carving stone. Elliot Chang has also found his passion to be a never-ending journey.
Using the direct carving technique, he allows both the spirit and energy of the stone to emerge and shape the final piece. This creates stylized, abstract pieces that reflect both his inner soul's spirit and his dreams.
Born and raised in Hawaii, he resides in Santa Barbara. His studio is located close to the beach and open to a tree lined creek. This setting allows nature and the Aloha sprit to continue permeating his life and work.