Chen Houei-kuen, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Chen Houei-kuen

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1907

Date of Death: 11-Feb-2011

Profession: teacher, painter

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chen Houei-Kuen (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Chen Huikun; June 25, 1907 – February 10, 2011) was a Taiwanese artist, notable for being an activist in merching Chinese painting styles and techniques in art of Europe.
Some of his work are considered as a fusion of Eastern Gouache, oil paintings and ink wash painting skills.
Born in Lonjing Town, Taichung , Taiwan, and trained in Tokyo, Chen worked as a teacher in secondary school, as an art professor in universities for more than 45 years and a contemporary artist.
He has a long history of involvement and contribution in contemporary art and education.
His painting style integrate both eastern and western styles.
Besides, he served as preparations for the provincial exhibition, faculty development, student exhibition of the committee, evaluation committee, council members.
He also organised two dozens solo exhibition since 1962 and had won many prestigious awards like "Ten Outstanding Senior Artist Award", "Golden Harvest Award",and "National Literary Award".
He is a well known artist and educationist.