Chen Cheng-po: A Pioneer of Taiwanese Modernism Chen Cheng-po (陳澄波), born in Kagi (now Chiayi) County, Taiwan, on February 2nd, 1895, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Taiwanese art. Despite limited biographical information readily available, his artistic journey reveals an unwavering dedication to blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with burgeoning modernist sensibilities—a fusion that distinguishes him from many of hi…