Sekkan
A Quiet Presence in the 16th Century In the mid-16th century, a Japanese painter named Sekkan worked during a period of profound transition. While the specific details of his early life remain obscured by the passage of time, his hand left a mark on the history of Japanese ink painting. He was active between 1555 and 1558, a brief window that offers us a glimpse into his technical skill and his ability to translate complex spiritual t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sekkan'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 Sekkan'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.