Carl Cheng envisions unfamiliar sites through a visual vocabulary of physical phenomena where natural elements and climate changes create dynamic visual changes. This exploration leads to the discovery of multiple layers of context that is sourced for inspiration in his artwork. Cheng earned his MA from University of California, Los Angeles. He has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Getty Foundation, Flintridge Foundation and Pollack/Krasner Foundation. He exhibits nationally and internationally.