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Kim Yong-ik (1920 – 1995): Bridging East and West Through Calligraphy and Painting Kim Yong-ik, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1920, stands as a singular figure in Korean-American art history—a testament to artistic exploration across cultures. His journey began amidst the turbulent backdrop of pre-war Korea and culminated in establishing himself as a respected writer and artist in the United States after relocating in 1948. While prim…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kim, yong-ik'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups kim, yong-ik'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.
