Pang Tseng-Ying (1916-1997) was born in Shandong and grew up in Beijing. After being instructed in Chinese calligraphy from childhood and studying traditional Chinese painting, Pang was accepted by the Beijing Chin-Hua Arts College. He received a scholarship to study in Japan and entered Nippon University, before returning to teach at Beijing Chin-Hua Arts College after graduation. He brought his family to Taiwan in 1949, where he taught at the First Girl's High School, the National Fine Arts College, and the Fu Hsing Business & Technology College. He held his first solo exhibition at the New York’s Argent Gallery in 1954, putting on display works painted in the mainland, Taiwan, and Tokyo; the exhibition was given prominent media coverage.