Beili Liu
A Life Woven in Migration and Memory Beili Liu’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of displacement, resilience, and the enduring power of cultural memory. Born in 1974 in Jilin Province, China, her early life was deeply shaped by the socio-political currents of her time. Her parents were among the millions impacted by the Cultural Revolution's “sent-down youth” program—a period of upheaval that instilled within them, and subs…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Beili Liu's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Beili Liu's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
