Chen Cheng-po Art Studio Introduction
Chiayi people's common pride - Painter Chen Cheng-po! Mr. Chen Cheng-po is an outstanding pioneer painter in Taiwan, and his paintings have auction prices exceeding one hundred million New Taiwan Dollars. His famous work "Tamsui Sunset" was sold for approximately NT$212 million at a 2007 Christie's auction in Hong Kong, setting the highest record for Taiwanese paintings at international auctions. Many of Mr. Chen's works depict the scenery and people of his hometown, and the landscapes and features of Chiayi have gained international fame through his artistic talents. In March 2001, the Chen Cheng-po Cultural Foundation provided nine reproduced oil paintings, erected in Chiayi Park; this was the first time in Taiwan that oil paintings were combined with park attractions, greatly enhancing the artistic atmosphere of Chiayi Park. Mr. Chen Cheng-po possessed noble character and outstanding painting skills, making him a source of pride for the people of Chiayi. While appreciating his paintings, let us once again pay tribute to Mr. Chen Cheng-po. About Chen Cheng-po: - Born in Chiayi in 1895 - Graduated from the Normal Department of the Mandarin Language School - Studied at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (the predecessor of the Tokyo University of the Arts) - Specialized in Western painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts for two years - In 1929, served as a professor and department head at Shanghai Art College - Returned to Taiwan in 1933 - Founded the Taiwan Art Association in 1934 - Served as the first senator of Chiayi City in 1946 - Died due to the February 28 incident in 1947 at the age of 53 - In 1926, created the large oil painting "Outside Chiayi Street," selected for the 7th Imperial Art Exhibition in Japan, becoming the first Taiwanese Western painter to be selected, which brought pride to Taiwanese in Japanese society, followed by multiple selections thereafter. - In 1931, at the first National Art Exhibition held in Shanghai, his work "Clear Stream" was selected as one of twelve contemporary artists and represented in the Chicago World’s Fair. Construction of the Attraction: Erected for display: Starting from March 25, 2001.
