Born and raised in Sui-teng-ka (modern-day Xizhi District, Taipei), Chen Chih-chi was a forthright and bold person by nature, with noteworthy leadership abilities.

Up and coming artists like Lee Shih-chiao, Hung Jui-lin, Chang Wan-chuan, and Chen De-wang all received his encouragement and went to Japan for further study.

In order to gain recognition in art world, he put his extraordinary talents and efforts to the task of continually producing new works.

In September of the same year, a posthumous exhibition of Chen’s works was held in his honor at the former building of Taiwan Governor-General's Office.

His works were influenced by Post-Impressionism and Fauvism, but demonstrated a strong personal style through wild, vigorous brushwork and his bold use of color.