Elisabeth Rist
The Immersive Worlds of Elisabeth Rist Born in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, Elisabeth Rist—widely known by her moniker Pipilotti Rist—has carved a singular path in the contemporary art landscape. Her journey into the depths of visual expression began with a foundation in theoretical physics in Vienna, a discipline that perhaps informs the structural complexity found within her later, more fluid works. Moving from the rigors of science to…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Elisabeth Rist'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 Elisabeth Rist'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.