Chen Cheng-po Studio Introduction
Chiayi's pride - Painter Chen Cheng-po! Mr. Chen Cheng-po is an outstanding pioneer painter from Taiwan. His paintings have been auctioned for over a hundred million NTD, and his famous work "Tamsui Sunset" was sold for approximately 212 million NTD at an auction held by Christie's in Hong Kong in 2007, setting a record for the highest auction price of Taiwanese paintings internationally. Many of Mr. Chen's works depict the landscapes and people of his hometown, and the scenes and objects of Chiayi have gained worldwide recognition through his art. In March 2001, the Chen Cheng-po Cultural Foundation provided nine reproductions of oil paintings, which were installed in Chiayi Park. This marked the first time in Taiwan that oil paintings were combined with a park attraction, greatly enhancing the artistic atmosphere of Chiayi Park. Mr. Chen Cheng-po possesses a noble character and exceptional painting skills, making him a common pride of the people of Chiayi. While enjoying his works, let us pay tribute to Mr. Chen Cheng-po once again. Chen Cheng-po's brief biography: - Born in Chiayi in 1895 - Graduated from the Normal School for Chinese Language - Studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (the predecessor of Tokyo University of the Arts) in Japan - Specialized in Western painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts graduate school for two years - In 1929, became a professor and head of the Art Department in Shanghai - Returned to Taiwan in 1933 - Founded the Taiyang Fine Arts Association in 1934 - Served as the first senator of Chiayi City in 1946 - Passed away in 1947 due to the 228 Incident at the age of 53 - Created the large oil painting "Outside Chiayi Street" in 1926, which was selected for the 7th Imperial Art Exhibition in Japan, the first Taiwanese Western painter to be selected, bringing pride to Taiwanese in Japanese society, and was subsequently selected several more times. - In 1931, his work "Clear Stream" was chosen among twelve contemporary painters to represent at the first National Art Exhibition in Shanghai and participated in the World Exposition in Chicago, USA. Attraction construction: Erected for display: Starting from March 25, 2001.
