Modern
Chu Teh-Chun
Born 1920
Died 2014
A Life Bridging East and West
Chu Teh-chun, born Zhu Dequn in 1920 in the small town of Xiao County, Anhui province, China, stands as a monumental figure in modern art—a painter who eloquently synthesized the ancient traditions of Chinese painting with the burgeoning energy of Western abstract expressionism. His life was one of constant negotiation between cultures, a journey that began amidst political upheaval and culminated in inte…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Chu Teh-Chun's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Chu Teh-Chun's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
