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| Hung Chu was born in Suzhou, China in 1960. He began to practice Chinese calligraphy when he was twelve and painting at eighteen. He learned ink and brush painting from Xu-Siao Jing and Hu-Yang Mu, two well-known artists with a profound understanding of Chinese traditional painting. He attended the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Art in China, obtaining a BA in 1987. He then taught Chinese painting at the Academy until he moved to Hong Kong in 1991. Hung Chu’s genius was first recognized nationally during his second year at the Academy. He won third place in the national Chinese Painting Competition and the artwork was exhibited in the China Art Museum in Beijing. His creativity and unique implementation of ink and brush immediately drew the attention of professionals and critics alike. During the next few years, Hung Chu received a number or national awards and has showcased his artwork in a number of national and international exhibitions and competitions. Along with academic recognition, he has patrons worldwide. In the past 10 years, he has held 19 solo exhibitions and over 30 group shows in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, the United States, Denmark, Germany and Japan. Hung Chu currently resides in San Francisco, California, USA with his wife and young son. |
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