Li Mei-shu

Li Mei-shu
李梅樹
PronunciationLí Muî-sū
Born(1902-03-13)13 March 1902
Sankakuyū, Tōshien Chō, Japanese Taiwan (modern-day Sanxia District, New Taipei, Taiwan)
Died6 February 1983(1983-02-06) (aged 80)
Taipei, Taiwan
Resting placeSanxia District
NationalityTaiwanese
EducationTaiwan Governor-General's National Language School, Tokyo School of Fine Arts
Alma materTokyo School of Fine Arts
Known forCo-Founder of Tai-Yang Art Society 臺陽美術協會, Organizer of Re-construction committee of Qingshui Zushi (Divine Ancestor) Temple
Notable workWashing clothes by the clear stream 新溪浣衣, Spring Dawn at Sanxia
MovementRealism
Awards
  • Still Life and Backstreets of Sanxia were selected for the 1st and 2nd Taiwan Art Exhibitions (Taiten) in 1927.
  • Girl at Rest included in the 9th Taiwan Art Exhibition as a special selection; recipient of the Taiwan Art Exhibition Award.
Memorial(s)Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery
Li Mei-shu
Traditional Chinese李梅樹
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Méishù
Southern Min
Hokkien POJLí Muî-sū

Li Mei-shu (Chinese: 李梅樹; pinyin: Li Méishù; 13 March 1902 – 6 February 1983) was a Taiwanese painter, sculptor, and politician. He was best known for his paintings as well as his restoration attempt of the Changfu Temple.

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