Artist Biography

钟正山教授于1935年出生于马来西亚马六甲，祖籍广东梅县。毕业于新加坡南洋美术专科学校艺术教育系，师承陈文希、陈宗瑞、钟泗宾。1984年考获美国三藩市大学公共行政管理系硕士学位；是一位在多元文化熔炉中提炼出来的艺术家及美术教育家。

他先后在马来西亚和中国创办了五所艺术学院，包括1967年创办马来西亚艺术学院；1994年与云南大学、内蒙古师范大学合作创办「中国云南大学国际现代设计艺术学院」、「内蒙古师范大学国际现代设计艺术学院」，并开创中外合作办学「一校两制」的全新模式;

2000年，创办了「马来西亚国际资讯艺术设计学院」以「艺术与科技的交汇与融合」为艺术教育理念，及与湖南株洲炎帝大学合办「正山国际现代设计艺术学院」。其现代艺术教育理念对两地的现代艺术教育作出一定的影响及贡献。他是一位具有使命感和理想的艺术教育家，故被学术界誉为“马来西亚现代艺术教育之父”。

钟正山也积极地参与国际艺术教育之交流工作，80年代中期曾担任过亚太区艺术教育会议（ASPACAE）轮值主席；1982年，与台湾管执中共同发起成立「国际现代水墨画联盟」，并担任主席10年，致力于推动中国水墨画的现代化运动。中国著名美术评论家邵大箴教授评曰：“钟正山的艺术创作和所得的成就具有前瞻性，对包括中国在内的东方艺术家具有借鉴和启发的意义。”因此，钟正山亦有 “马来西亚现代水墨画之父” 的美誉。

他的作品先后在国内外二十余个国家地区的国际大展中展出；同时也在国内外举行过三十次个人画展。作品被博物馆、美术馆、政府机构，企业，及私人收藏家收藏。

Born in Malacca, Malaysia in 1935, Chung Chen Sun graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore under the tutelage of prominent Singaporean Nanyang art pioneers, including Chen Wen Hsi, Chen Chong Swee, Cheong Soo Pieng and Georgette Chen. In 1984, he obtained a Master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco in the United States. The artist cum art educator is essentially honed from a melting pot of diverse cultures.

Chung successively founded five art colleges in Malaysia and China, including the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) in 1967, while in 1994, he collaborated with the Yunnan University and Inner Mongolia Normal University to establish two international modern design art colleges in China. In 2000, he founded the Malaysia MSC International College (Media, Art & Design), with the integration of art and technology as its core education model. He also cooperated with the Hunan Zhuzhou Yandi University to co-found the Chen Sun International Modern Art & Design College in Zhuzhou, China. Chung has contributed tremendously to the development of modern art education at both the national and international levels, with a set of ideals and ambitious goals which earned him the title as the "Father of Malaysian Modern Art Education".

Chung also actively facilitates in the continuous dialogue regarding art education in the global arena. In the mid-1980s, he served as the rotating President of the Asia Pacific Art Education Association (ASPACAE). In 1982, he took the role of President at the International Contemporary Ink Painting Association (ICIPA) for 10 years, in which he was committed to promoting the modernization of Chinese ink painting. Chung is also known as "the Father of Modern Chinese Ink Painting in Malaysia" through his remarkably fresh and innovative artistic creation and achievements, which have greatly inspired various artists throughout the region.

Chung's works have been exhibited in over 20 countries/regions, while he has held 30 solo exhibitions both locally and internationally. Furthermore, his artworks are highly sought-after and collected by museums, art galleries, government agencies, enterprises, and private collectors.

CHUNG CHEN SUN
ART EDUCATION 艺术教育
1984
Master's degree in Public Administration, University of San Francisco, United States

1955
Graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore (major in Art Education)

ROLES & POSITIONS 职务
2017
Leading Art Advisor, Malaysia 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Foundation, Malaysia
Tenure Honorary Advisor by The Alumni Association of Xiamen University, Malaysia

2012
Overseas Researcher of the China Art Research Institute

2010
Overseas Committee member of the China National Academy of Painting in Beijing, China

2007
Leading Professor of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics cum Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies, Kunming, China

1999 - 1967
Principal and Founder, Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), Kuala Lumpur

2000
Founder, Malaysia MSC International College (Media, Art & Design), Malaysia
Founder, Chen Sun International Modern Art & Design College in Zhuzhou, China (Joint Venture with Hunan Zhuzhou Yandi University)

1998 – 1982
President, Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society

1998
Tenure Honorary President, Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society

1995
Appointed Visiting Professor at Jiaying University, Meizhou, China

1994
Founder, International Modern Design & Art Colleges at Yunnan University and Inner Mongolia Normal University, China

1992 - 1982
Co-Founder and President, International Contemporary Ink Painting Association (ICIPA), Taiwan

1992
Appointed the Tenure Honorary Professor to China Xi’an Conservatory of Music, China

1991
Appointed the Advisor to the Xi’an Chinese Painting Academy, China

1985 - 1976
Board of Trustees, National Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

1980s
Rotating President of the Asia Pacific Art Education Association (ASPACAE)

1973
President (Malaysia Chapter) of the International Association of Art (IAA)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS 个展
2025
“Untainted Devotion, Merging The East And West”, Guangdong Museum of Art, China （《赤子之心·贯东西——钟正山回顾展》，中国广东美术馆）
“Chung Chen Sun – Archive Project Exhibition”, National Art Gallery Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2018
30th Solo Exhibition “BackGround Series”, PINKGUY Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

2016
29th Solo Exhibition “Harmony—Exhibition of Chung Chen Sun”, Zheng He Duo Yun Xuan Art Gallery, Malaysia

2015
28th Solo Exhibition “Life is but a few Masterstrokes—Chung Chen Sun: The Endless Journey of Search and Creation”, Oriental Art and Cultural Association, Kuala Lumpur

2013
27th Solo Exhibition “Homecoming—Chung Chen Sun Solo Exhibition”, Museum of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, Shenyang, China
26th Solo Exhibition “The Bamboo Culture Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition”, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Centre, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
25th Solo Exhibition “The Bamboo Culture Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition”, Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, Selangor

2012
24th Solo Exhibition “Time Travelling Through the Arts: Duo Solo Exhibition of Works by Chung Chen Sun and Li Chi-mao”, National Museum of History, Taipei, Taiwan

2009
23rd Solo Exhibition, Malacca Museum, Malaysia

2007
22nd Solo Exhibition, Rong Bao Zhai, Beijing, China

2006
21st Solo Exhibition “Five Decades of Ink and Brush – A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating Chung Chen Sun’s 70th Birthday”, Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Shenzhen, China

2005
20th Solo Exhibition “Five Decades of Ink and Brush – A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating Chung Chen Sun’s 70th Birthday”, Yunnan Provincial Museum, China
19th Solo Exhibition “Five Decades of Ink and Brush – A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating Chung Chen Sun’s 70th Birthday”, National Art Gallery Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

1997
18th Solo Exhibition, Sinological Institute, University of Leiden, the Netherlands

1995
17th Solo Exhibition “The Retrospective Exhibition at Chung Chen Sun’s Sixtieth Birthday”, China National Academy of Painting, Beijing, China
16th Solo Exhibition “The Retrospective Exhibition at Chung Chen Sun’s Sixtieth Birthday”, Nanyang Art Gallery of Hong Leong Group, Malaysia

1990
15th Solo Exhibition “Retrospective Exhibition of Chung Chen Sun’s Paintings of the 80’s”, Malaysia

1986
14th Solo Exhibition “Duo Solo Exhibition of Chung Chen Sun and Yu Yu Yang”, Shen Lai Gallery, Taiwan

1985
13th Solo Exhibition, Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

1984
12th Solo Exhibition, Spring Gallery, Taiwan

1983
11th Solo Exhibition, Hall of Fame Gallery, Taiwan

1981
10th Solo Exhibition, National Museum of History, Taiwan
9th Solo Exhibition, Hwa Kang Museum, Taiwan

1980
8th Solo Exhibition, Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

1979
7th Solo Exhibition presented by Sarawak’s International Times, Malaysia

1978
6th Solo Exhibition presented by Bangkok Metropolitan Bank, Thailand

1976
5th Solo Exhibition jointly presented by the Singapore Society of Chinese Artists and the Singapore Art Society, Singapore

1975
4th Solo Exhibition, Museum of Asian Art, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
3rd Solo Exhibition in aid of the building fund for Malaysian Institute of Arts

1969
2nd Solo Exhibition, Samat Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

1964
1st Solo Exhibition presented by the Malaysian Federation Art Association and the British Council, Kuala Lumpur

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 联展
2021
The 26th Guangzhou International Art Fair, Guangzhou, China

2020
In search of Integrity, Kind, and Beauty: Aboriginal Series by Chung Chen Sun. Guangzhou Art Fair, China

2019
Chung Chen Sun: The World of Bamboo, Guangzhou Art Fair, China

2017
The Nanyang Style: Malaysian Artists Joint Exhibition, Duo Yun Xuan Group, Shanghai, China
Ink Global 2017, Hong Kong
Journey 50: MIA Alumni Art Exhibition 2017, jointly organized by MIA Alumni Association, Soka Gakkai, and National Art Gallery, Malaysia
Malaysia-China Ink Painting Invitational Exhibition, MCA Hall, Malaysia

2016
Balik Kampung: Chung Chen Sun & Daughters Chinese Ink Painting Exhibition, Zheng He Duo Yun Xuan Art Gallery, Melaka, Malaysia

2011
Invitational Exhibition Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of China National Academy of Painting, Beijing, China

2010
Chinese Ink Painting Group Exhibition: Liu Dawei, Li Chi-mao, and Chung Chen Sun, Wuhai Municipal Hall, Inner Mongolia, China

2004
Retrospective Art Exhibition of Four Friends, Soka Gakkai, Taiwan
4th International Ink Painting Biennale, Shenzhen, China

2002
A Retrospective Exhibition Celebrating the Over-Five-Decades Friendship of Four Artists: Foo Chee San, Chuang Kim Siew, Chung Chen Sun, and Lim Mu Hua, SGM Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1999
Invited by the China International Culture Association to lead 10 artist representatives of different ethnic group to participate in the Malaysia-China Contemporary Painters Art Exchange Exhibition in Beijing, China

1998
1st International Ink Painting Biennial and Symposium in Shenzhen, China

1995
Literati Painting and Oriental Spirit International Ink Painting Invitational Exhibition, Gwangju, South Korea

1994
2nd Asian International Ink Painting Exhibition, Taiwan

1993
International Invitational Exhibition of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, China
Malaysia’s Top Ten Innovative Ink Painting Artist Exhibition, Malaysia

1992
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Art Exhibition, Singapore
8th Bird & Floral Invitational Exhibition, Shenzhen, China
2nd International Ink Painting Exhibition, Shenzhen, China
4th Exhibition of the Federation of Asian Art Associations, South Korea
92’ SEOUL International Modern Calligraphy Exhibition, South Korea

1989
2nd Fine Art Exhibition of the Federation of Asian Art Association, Malaysia
Hangzhou’s 2nd China Art Festival, China
Asian Artists Invitational Exhibition curated by Taichung City Cultural Center, Taiwan
5th Asian Pacific Conference on Arts Education and International Joint Exhibition at Columbia University, USA
Xi’an 1st International Symposium and Exhibition of Imagery Art, China
Invitational Exhibition of Domestic and Overseas Established Artists, Zhengzhou Museum, China
Juried Exhibition of Malaysian Contemporary Art, touring Germany and Japan, curated by the National Art Gallery, Malaysia

1981
The Trend of Modern Chinese Painting, the Oriental Gallery of Fine Arts in Paris, France

1970
Represented Malaysia at the 5th International Art Exhibition in New Delhi, India

1964
Represented Malaysia at the Commonwealth International Art Exhibition in London, United Kingdom

AWARDS & ACCOLADES 奖项荣誉
2020
Works auctioned at China Guardian, Hong Kong

2016
True YanHuangdi Descendant Award, Global Outstanding Chinese Award, Malaysia
Lifetime Achievement Award, Blossom Arts Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2015
Vessel of Southern University: Spirit of Humanity Award, Southern University College, Malaysia
Honorary Model Award, the World Hall of Fame, Malaysia

2014
The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia presented a certificate in recognition of Chung Chen Sun’s outstanding contribution in building friendship between China and Malaysia over the years

2013
Artist Award for Contribution to the Country commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the National Art Gallery, Malaysia

2011
Opening of Chung Chen Sun Art Museum at the Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming, China

1995
International Calligraphy and Art Master Award, jointly presented by the Chinese Cultural Renaissance Association and Association of Chinese Graphic Arts in Taiwan

1992
International Distinguished Individual of Hakka Kinship at the 11th World Hakka Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

1989
Outstanding Alumni Award, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Association, Singapore

1958
Outstanding Teacher Award, The Ministry of Education Malaysia, in recognition of his achievements in teaching

COLLECTIONS 收藏单位
National Art Gallery Malaysia 马来西亚国家画廊
NUS Museum, The National University of Singapore, Singapore 新加坡国立大学博物馆
Taiwan Museum of History 台湾历史博物馆
Chung Chen Sun Art Museum at the Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming, China 云南财经大学锺正山美术馆
KTG Art & Culture Malaysia 马来西亚建德文化艺术馆