Painter Chen Yin-huei (陳銀輝), belonging to the first post-war generation of lyrical abstractionists, passed away on Jan. 8 at the age of 93. Culture Minister Shih Che expressed condolences upon hearing the news, noting that, in addition to constantly innovating his artistic creations, Chen Yin-huei also made significant contributions to art education in the country.
Born in Lucao Township (鹿草鄉) of Chiayi County in 1931, Chen Yin-huei studied fine arts at the Taiwan Provincial Teachers College (Now National Taiwan Normal University, NTNU). After graduating in 1954, he was appointed to teach in his alma mater from 1957 until his retirement in 1995. During that period, he established the “Chen Yin-huei Education Scholarship (陳銀輝教育獎學金)” to encourage students to engage in art creation. He received the title of Honorary Professor of Fine Arts at NTNU in 2008.
Chen Yin-huei’s paintings are known for expressive colors, natural forms, and emotive presentations. He was honored with various prestigious awards such as the 63rd Tai-Yang Art Exhibition Yang San-Lang Award (臺陽美展楊三郎獎), the 26th Wu San-Lien Awards (吳三連獎藝術獎 ), and the Ministry of Culture Arts & Business Awards (文馨獎).