ex de medici
Joan Mitchell: A Landscape of the Soul Joan Mitchell (1925–1992) wasn’t simply an abstract painter; she was a translator, channeling the raw energy and emotional resonance of her surroundings onto canvas. Born in Chicago into a family deeply rooted in the arts—her father was a prominent architect, and her mother a musician—Mitchell's early life fostered a profound appreciation for visual and auditory experiences. This foundation profo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ex de medici'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 ex de medici'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.