Alan Chien

Alan Chien was born in Shanghai, China in 1930 and moved to New York State shortly after the Japanese invasion in 1937. There he spent most of his life until his recent move to the Midwest. He graduated from Wesleyan University with BA and MAT degrees, served in the army and taught art at public schools for 30 years. He now enjoys putting his energy into his art work.

It was Alan's background in art and photography which attracted the attention of Donna May, who was preparing to write a book. They became partners in this venture and in life. They are married and live in Wisconsin. (2000)