Chen Cheng-po's Easel Introduction
A shared pride of Chiayi - painter Chen Cheng-po! Mr. Chen Cheng-po was an outstanding pioneering painter in Taiwan, his works have auction prices exceeding one hundred million New Taiwan Dollars. His famous painting "Tamsui Evening Glow" was sold for approximately 212 million New Taiwan Dollars at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong in 2007, setting the highest record for Taiwanese paintings in international auctions. Many of Mr. Chen's works depict the scenery and people of his hometown, and the sights and objects of Chiayi have been passed down and renowned worldwide through his artistry. In March 2001, the Chen Cheng-po Cultural Foundation provided nine replicas of oil paintings, which were erected in Chiayi Park, marking the first time in Taiwan that oil paintings were combined with a park setting, greatly enhancing the artistic atmosphere of Chiayi Park. Mr. Chen Cheng-po, with his noble character and outstanding artistry, is a shared pride of the people of Chiayi. While appreciating his paintings, let us once again pay tribute to Mr. Chen Cheng-po. **Chen Cheng-po Brief Profile:** - Born in Chiayi in 1895 - Graduated from the Normal School of Language - Studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now the Tokyo University of the Arts) in Japan - Specialized in Western painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts for two years - In 1929, served as a professor and head of the art department in Shanghai - Returned to Taiwan in 1933 - Founded the Taiyang Art Association in 1934 - Served as the first senator of Chiayi City in 1946 - Passed away in 1947 due to the February 28 Incident at the age of 53 - Created the large oil painting "Outside Chiayi Street" in 1926, selected for the 7th Imperial Art Exhibition in Japan, the first Taiwanese painter to be selected, which brought pride to Taiwanese people in Japanese society, and he was subsequently selected multiple times. - In 1931, at the first National Art Exhibition in Shanghai, his work "Clear Stream" was selected as one of twelve contemporary painters and represented at the World’s Fair in Chicago, USA. **Installation Announcement:** - Erected for display: Starting from March 25, 2001
