Alisan Fine Arts is delighted to announce our fourth solo exhibition for renowned Chinese-French abstract artist, Chu Teh-Chun, the first was in 1997 for French May. Chu studied watercolor and oil painting at the National Academy of Art under Lin Feng Mian, alongside two other important artists Zao Wou-Ki and Wu Guanzhong. Chu’s signature abstract style came to be in 1956, after he moved to Paris and he attended a major exhibition of works by French artist, Nicolas de Staël, who is known for his abstract landscapes. His works are celebrated for his integration of traditional Chinese painting techniques including calligraphy with Western abstract art. This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the artist and will showcase a selection of works on paper which highlight his iconic abstract compositions and calligraphy.

In addition, to celebrate Chu’s centenary, a documentary film about his life will be premiered at the film section of French May. This 80 minute documentary is directed by Christophe Fonseca and co-produced by the Foundation CHU Teh-Chun. It reveals the artist’s unique style through a combination of creative staging, fiction and reality, dreamlike landscapes, artworks, and archive images, interspersed with previously unpublished quotes and conversations.

Gallery address: 21/F Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central