peter chanel peryer
early life and career peter chanel peryer, a renowned new zealand photographer, was born in auckland in 1941. he discovered his passion for photography in his early thirties, which marked the beginning of a successful career. peryer's work was regularly exhibited, earning him a notable reputation in the new zealand art scene. rise to prominence peryer was one of the five inaugural laureates of the arts foundation of new zealand in 2000…
The Lifeline
Scroll through peter chanel peryer'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 peter chanel peryer'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.