Chu Teh-Chun
Chu Teh-Chun (China/France, 1920–2014) was a distinguished painter celebrated for integrating traditional Chinese techniques with Western abstract art. His dynamic compositions, often inspired by nature, feature bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. In 1997, Chu became the first ethnic Chinese member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in France.

Artwork by Joan Mitchell
What is Gestural?
Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.