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cheik ndoluvualu
early life and training cheik ledy, known by his professional name cheik ndoluvualu, was a congolese artist born in 1962 in kinto m’vuila, democratic republic of congo. he began his artistic journey under the guidance of his elder brother, chéri samba, a renowned sign painter. after leaving school in 1977, ndoluvualu worked as samba's assistant for a decade in his kinshasa studio, honing his skills and developing his unique style. arti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through cheik ndoluvualu'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 cheik ndoluvualu'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.
