Wang Shui-ho

Wang Shui-ho (王水河, 1925–2019) was a self-taught artist from Taichung whose prolific career spanned painting, sculpture, neon signage, and commercial design. Shui-ho Art Studio (水河畫房) became a popular source of movie billboards for cinemas across central Taiwan in the post-war period. He also designed façades and interiors for numerous theaters, nightclubs, and hotels, primarily in Taichung and Kaohsiung, leaving an indelible impression on the architecture of post-war Taiwan.