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The Common Pride of Chiayi People - Chen Cheng-po, the Painter! Chen Cheng-po is a distinguished Taiwanese painter and a predecessor of modern Taiwanese art. His paintings have been sold at auction for over NT$100 million. His famous "Danshui Sunset" was sold at a Hong Kong Christie's auction in 2007 for approximately NT$212 million, setting the highest record for Taiwanese painting at international auctions. Many of Chen Cheng-po's works feature the landscapes and people of his hometown. The scenery and characteristics of Chiayi have been preserved and renowned worldwide through his art. In March 2001, the Chen Cheng-po Cultural Foundation provided nine reproduced oil paintings, which were displayed in Chiayi Park. This marked the first time oil paintings were combined with park scenery in Taiwan, significantly enhancing the artistic atmosphere of Chiayi Park. Chen Cheng-po, with his noble character and exceptional artistic skills, is the common pride of Chiayi people. As we appreciate his paintings, let us once again pay tribute to him. Chen Cheng-po's Brief Biography: - Born in 1895 in Chiayi - Graduated from the National Language School's Teacher Training Program - Studied at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (the predecessor of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts) - Specialized in Western painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts for two years - Taught at and served as department head at Shanghai Art College in 1929 - Returned to Taiwan in 1933 - Founded the Taiwan Artists Association in 1934 - Served as a councilor in the first term of the Chiayi City Council in 1946 - Died in 1947 during the 228 Incident at the age of 53 Notable Achievements: - Created the large oil painting "Outside Chiayi Street" in 1926, which was selected for the 7th Imperial Art Exhibition in Japan, making him the first Taiwanese Western-style painter to be selected and gaining recognition for Taiwanese artists in Japanese society. - Participated in the first National Art Exhibition in Shanghai in 1931, with his work "Clear Stream" selected as one of the twelve representative paintings by contemporary artists and sent to the Chicago World's Fair in the United States. Exhibition Details: - Date of Establishment and Display: March 25, 2001