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Carlisle Fenwick Chun-Yee Chang[1] (1921–2001) was a Trinidad and Tobago artist who designed the national flag and coat of arts of Trinidad and Tobago. He was the country's first artist to make a living entirely from his art, and has been called the "father of Trinidadian art".
Early life
[edit]Chang was born in San Juan. His father William Chang, was an immigrant from China;[1] his mother, born in British Guiana, was also of Chinese descent.[2] Chang had two older siblings—a sister, Beryl, and brother, Wesley, in addition to a half-brother from his father's previous marriage in China. Chang's father died when he was two years old.[1]
Chang was educated at Tranquillity Government Boys’ School in Port of Spain where he was classmates with Boscoe Holder. Between 1950 and 1953 he studied art at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. He then spent a year in Italy studying ceramics before returning to Trinidad and Tobago.[1]
Career
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Raymond, Judy (1998-05-01). "Carlisle Chang". Caribbean Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Laughlin, Nicholas; Kerrigan, Dylan (2004-01-01). "Carlisle Chang: the artist". Caribbean Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-28.