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Liao Chi-Chun（1902-1976）

Liao Chi-Chun was born in Fengyuan, Taichung. After graduated from Taipei School of Education in 1922, he proceeded to study in Tokyo Fine Arts School, graduated in 1927, and came back to Taiwan. He was deeply involved in the contemporary Western Art trends, active in many exhibitions, various groups and organizations, he also co-founded Sincere Island Club and Tai-Yang Fine Art Association.

Liao served as a teacher in National Normal University and Chinese Culture University. In 1957, He encouraged students to form Fifth Moon Art Group and helped breed the first fruits of modern art in Taiwan. He went on an invited tour to US and Europe in 1962, subsequently developed an unpretending, bright-colored, glamorous yet harmonized style in his paintings—pink paint was largely applied as he established this unique personal style. His works have won Zhongzhan Awards in Art and Culture and Golden Lordship Award.

Liao passed away of illness in 1976. To follow the spirit of his lifelong dedication , Liao’s family donated some of Liao’s representative works to Taipei Fine Art Museum in 1997; simultaneously, to encourage next generations to engage in oil painting and art studies, the Liao Chi-Chun Memorial Scholarship was started and funded by private companies. He had truly left a legacy.

CHRONOLOGY

1902	Born in Fengyuan, Taichung, Taiwan
1916	Graduated from Hulu-Dun Public School (current Fengyuan Elementary School), Taichung, Taiwan
1918	Graduated from Advanced Class, Fengyuan Public School, admitted by Taiwan Sōtokufu School (now National Taipei University of Education), Taipei, Taiwan
1919	First time saw an oil-painting, by a Japanese in New Park, Taipei, Taiwan
1922	Graduated from Taipei Normal School（current Taiwan Normal University）, Taipei, Taiwan
1923	Joined Tian-Tsun art studio—to learn art and prepare for studying in Japan, Taipei, Taiwan
1924	Went to Tokyo Fine Art School（current Tokyo University of the Arts）, Education of Art program, Tokyo, Japan
1927	Graduated from Tokyo Fine Art School（current Tokyo University of the Arts）, Tokyo, Japan
1927	Became a teacher of Chang Jung Senior High School; founded Chih-Yang Western Painting Inkling with Chen Cheng-Po and Yen Yen Shui-Lung, Tainan, Taiwan
1927	Still Life won First Prize, 1st Taiwan Fine Art Exhibition, Taiwan

1928	Courtyard with Banana Trees won Nominated Prize, 9th Imperial Exhibition, Japan
1931	Landscape with Coconut Trees won Nominated Prize, 12th Imperial Exhibition, Japan
1932	Became the first president of Young Men’s Christian Association in Taiwan
1932	Served as a judge member in 6th Taiwan Fine Art Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
1934	Founded Tai-Yang Fine Art Association with Chen Cheng-Po, Yang San-lang and Li Mei-shu, Taipei, Taiwan
1935	Helped out in areas damaged by Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake with members of YMCA in Tainan
1937	Liao Chi-Chun Solo Exhibition, Tainan Assembly Hall, Tainan, Taiwan
1937	By the Window was nominated in 1st New Cultural Fine Art Exhibition, Japan
1938	Front-yard won Honorable Mention in 1st Taiwan Govern Fine Art Exhibition, Taiwan
1938	Girl by the Window were nominated in 2nd Taiwan Govern Fine Art Exhibition, Japan


1942	Became a teacher of Tainan Second High School（current National Tainan First Senior High School）, Tainan, Taiwan
1945	Became the Acting Principle of Provincial Tainan First High School（current National Tainan First Senior High School）, Tainan, Taiwan
1946	Became a teacher of Taiwan Provincial Taichung Normal School（current National TaiChung University of Education）Taichung, Taiwan
1946	Served as a Judge member of 1st Taiwan Provincial Fine Art Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
1947	Became a teacher of Taiwan Provincial Normal School（current Taiwan Normal University）, Taipei, Taiwan
1947	Became a committee member of Provincial Fine Art Research Council (by Taiwan Provincial Education Association)
1948	Became an associate professor of Art Department, Taiwan Provincial Normal School
1951	Became a professor of Art Department, Taiwan Provincial Normal School
1951	Served as a member of Fine Art Committee formed by Taiwanese Cultural Association

1951	Served as a member of Fine Art Education Council, formed by Promotion Committee of Social Education, Ministry of Education
1952	Served as a member of Provincial Fine Art Exhibitions of Faculty Preparation Committee
1953	Held second solo exhibition at Zhongshan Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
1954	Held third solo exhibition in Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Kaohsiung
1954	Founded Yun-He Art Studio
1955	Served as Director of Fine Art Committee formed by Taiwanese Cultural Association
1955	Became a professor in Taiwan Provincial Teachers’ College, Art Department
1957	Inspired students form the Fifth Moon Art Group, Taipei, Taiwan
1957	Served as a member of Aesthetic Education Commission, Taiwan Ministry of Education

1962	Liao Chi Chun and Shiy De-jinn Joint Exhibition, United States Information Service, Taipei, Taiwan
1962	The work Harbour was exhibited in 6th Fifth Moon Art Exhibition
1962	Invited by United States Department of State to join investigation trip, NY, US, which also traveled to Europe. Held a solo exhibition in Chicago meanwhile.
1962	The Work The Historic City, Rome was exhibited in 17th Provincial Art Exhibition
1963	Traveled to Europe from US for months; became a teacher of National School of Art, Taipei, Taiwan
1963	Received letters from gallerist from Chicago, who wanted to represent Liao in US
1963	Was invited by U.S. Educational Foundation in the Republic of China, to talk on Impressions on Art in US and Europe, United States Information Service, Taipei
1963	Became an adjunct professor of Fine Art Department, Chinese Culture University
1963	Became an adjunct professor of Fine Art Department, National School of Art
1963	The work The Ancient City, Spain was exhibited in 18th Provincial Art Exhibition

1964	Won Golden Lordship Award, THE ART SOCIETY OF CHINA, Taiwan
1964	Became a council member of THE ART SOCIETY OF CHINA
1964	The work Harbour was exhibited in 19th Provincial Art Exhibition
1965	Taught in Chinese Cultural University, Taipei, Taiwan
1965	Served as a judge member in Brazil Art Exhibition
1965	Became a member of Chinese and Japanese Fine Art Commission
1965	Became a permanent member of National Fine Art Exhibition Preparatory Committee
1967	Became a Fellow of The China Academy
1967	Landscape of Venice was exhibited in 22nd Provincial Art Exhibition
1968	Still Life by the Window was exhibited in 23rd Provincial Art Exhibition

1968	Elected Ten Outstanding Elders in Fine Art Category, Taiwan
1970	Served as a examiner/judge of National Calligraphy Painting Exhibition
1970	Won Zhongzhan Award in Art and Culture, Taiwan
1970	Held 4th solo exhibition, in Taiwan Provincial Museum (now National Taiwan Museum), Taipei, Taiwan
1973	Retired from National Normal University, remained giving lectures in Fine Art Department night school, Taipei, Taiwan
1973	28th Provincial Art Exhibition restructured the institution, Liao was hence employed as a member of Evaluation Committee
1975	Elected as 1st Executive director of China Oil Painting Society, Taiwan
1976	Passed away of an illness in Ren-Ai Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
1976	In recognition of Liao’s Lifelong Contribution for Fine Art Education in Taiwan, by Ministry of Education
1981	Posthumous Exhibition of Liao Chi-Chun’s 5-Years Deathiversary, Cathay Art Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

1996	20th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition of Liao Chi-Chun, Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
2002	A Magician of Colors: Commemorative Exhibition of Liao Chi-Chun’s 100th Anniversary, National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
2016	Good Idea Art Festival Vision, Vision III: Rivers/Asia/Cosmic Light, Taipei, Taiwan