I-Chao Chu (1911-1987) was a Chinese-born fine artist who lived and worked in China, Taiwan, and the United States over the course of his lifetime. He studied at the Peking Art Academy.[1]

Born in Shandong Province, China in 1911, Chu's youth and young adulthood overlapped with a transitional political period in Chinese history, from the founding of the Republic of China in 1911 to the Warlord Era and eventually the Sino-Japanese War. Through this period, his family moved to different areas of China including Shandong and Gansu province before eventually emigrating to Taiwan. He and his wife moved to the United States in 1972 to join family living in the New Jersey/New York area.[2] There, he continued to paint as well as teaching at Seton Hall University.[3]

I-Chao Chu's watercolors touched upon both traditional themes depicting nature and landscapes, as well as more abstract compositions featuring the varied colors and textures. [4] He was also an accomplished calligrapher. I-Chao Chu held one-man shows at Columbia University, Seton Hall University[5], and the China Institute among others.[6]

References

  1. ^ Halasz, Piri (Feb 4, 1973). "Art Is Going to College, Too: Local Cooperation Pre-Columbian Artifacts". The New York Times. The New York Times. p. 80.
  2. ^ Bonomo, Josephine (Nov 6, 1977). "Achievers: The Chus of South Orange". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  3. ^ Halasz, Piri (Feb 4, 1973). "Art Is Going to College, Too: Local Cooperation Pre-Columbian Artifacts". The New York Times. The New York Times. p. 80.
  4. ^ "The Beautiful and Poetic Watercolors of I-Chao Chu". The New York Times. The New York Times. Nov 9, 1975. pp. NJ102.
  5. ^ "New Jersey/This Week". The New York Times. The New York Times. p. NJ16. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  6. ^ Halasz, Piri (Oct 12, 1975). "Wide Range of Art Is Shown". The New York Times. The New York Times. p. 116. ProQuest 120597180. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

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  1. ^ Chu, I-Chao (c. 1978). "Artist's Biography". Retrieved 30 January 2024. ((cite journal)): Cite journal requires |journal= (help)