Lin Chih-chu

Life & Legacy

Lin Chih-chu (Chinese: 林之助; February 2, 1917 – February 13, 2008), a native of Daya, Taichung, Taiwan (now Daya District, Taichung City), was a Taiwanese painter known as the "Father of Taiwanese Nihonga." In his early years, Lin Chih-chu participated in exhibitions in Japan and Taiwan, with his works primarily focusing on portraits and scenes of daily life. In his later years, he shifted his focus to paintings of flowers, birds, and landscapes.