Eighty-Five years now seem as if but a day, so it seems to many elders, that life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, love and loss. And many involuntarily experience moments of simply getting carried away with things, such it is in life, that we often lose out on precious opportunities for an even better tomorrow because of over attachment to our established ways and customs. The voice of the Lord is a still, small one, yet it resounds clearly to the humble in heart, who can hear its echoes reverberating throughout creation, and you still have to believe in God and His Greatness, you will realize the glory belongs to Him and not oneself. A happy heart and joy are often the causes for expressions of gratitude, appreciation and contentment, while sadness and tragedy rarely give rise to thanksgiving.
Artistic work is all the more so an example of this, where it is easy to see commonalities and even copying, while completely new inspired innovative initiations are rare indeed. For the Creator to work his initiation, the person must first be empty of the self, and trust in the Word of the Lord, then their humility serves to let them forget themselves, and it becomes possible to open completely new doors to the soul, and God uses his creative powers to fill one’s heart, and you become something new and better who exceeds your prior limited self. May the Lord above guide you in a path to the Greater Glory of His Will.
1937 Born in Yunlin County, Taiwan.
1941 Practiced sculpture with red bricks.
1959-2011 Have Studied under: Dr. Jia-Xiang Lin, Master Yueh-Tsung Lin, Mater Yu-Yu Yang, D.D. Hung-Xin Lin, D.D. Lian-Hua Chou.
1961 Baptized as Christian.
1962 Started the first professional eyeglasses store in Yunlin-Chang's Eye-Glasses.
1985 Age 49: Experienced a prophetic dream in which God revealed the notion of practicing sculpture in spare time.
Exhibition on tree and rock arts at the National Museum of History.
1988 Sculpture award from Nan Ying Fine Arts Exhibition, New Artist Award from Lion Fine Art.
1989 Awarded to the Modern Sculpture of Taipei Municipal Fine Art Museum. First Place of Fine Art Design Prize from Nan Yin Awards.
1992 Awarded to the National Ethnic Sculpture Prize. Solo exhibition at the Cultural Gallery of Taipei Station.
1995 Invited exhibitions by the Council of Cultural Affairs in Paris, France, New York, U.S.A., and other countries.
1996-97 Received the Taiwan Wood–Carving Creation Awards twice.
1997-2013 Served as a Convener or Member of the Commentary Committee such as "National Nan Ying Awards,"
"Woodcarving Creation Awards," "National Crafts Awards" and "International Wood Sculpture Competition Awards," etc.
1999 Distinguished guest of the former Dean of National Palace Museum, Xiou-Yi Chin and earned a treasured scroll of calligraphy for his successful achievements
in sculpture.
2003 Solo exhibition at the National Museum of History, Taipei.
2005 Artwork installation: "Life after Life" – public art at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (NYUST).
2006 Artwork Installation: "Light of Taiwan" – public art in the Art Plaza of Zhong Yue at Taoyuan.
Invited exhibitions "2006 Art Festival of the Art Plaza the sculpture Exhibition of Taiwan's Top Ten Art Talents."
Designed Kaohsiung Wuchang Church’s Zhibao Cross, which is the largest church cross in all of southeast Asia.
2007 Served as Assistant professor rank technical expert of General Education Center, YunTech.
"Treasure Island Sculptor," an interview given by Government Information Office of Executive Yuan, published in Taiwan Review.
2010 Artwork installation: "Glory" – public art at TransWorld University.
Participated in the Designs for the Entrance Image and the Music Clock Tower of St. John's University at Tamsui District of New Taipei City.
2014 Designed Japan Okinawa白い家Church's Zhibao Cross and 611 Bread of Life Christian Church's Cross of Hong Kong.
Invited planning and design of "Sounds from Nature," the artwork of main hall in "the 21th Century Christ Church (広尾教会) of Japan."
Invited planning and design of "Memorial Cross" for the 150 years' missionary works in "the Taiwanese Presbyterian Church."
2015 Design and make the trophies of retired teachers for Education Department, Yunlin County Government.
Invited planning and design of "Memorial Cross" for "the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland."
2016 The Invited Exhibition of Chang Ching's Exquisite Arts at "National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall," Taipei.
2017-20 Participated in international art exhibitions all over the world including Taipei, Taichung, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, etc.
2019 Tainan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan: "Professor of Humanities."
2020 Design and make the trophies of "Glory" for Ministry of Education Excellent Principal Awards and
"Glory Flying" for Ministry of Education Excellent Teacher Awards.
Solo exhibition, "Amazing — The Invited Exhibition of Chang Ching's Exquisite Arts," at the Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center.
2021 The Solo Exhibition of Chang Ching's Exquisite Arts at "National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall" in Taipei.
Won the 17th Yunlin Culture and Art Award "Contribution Award."
2022 Solo exhibition,"Chang Ching at age 86, The Miraculous World of Sculpture, Invitation Exhibition" at Yunlin County Cultural Center.
Design and make the trophies of "Surmount" for Ministry of Culture Community Empowerment Awards.