susan brister
James Jean: A Tapestry of Myth and Modernity James Jean, born in Taiwan in 1979 and now residing primarily in Los Angeles, is a visual artist whose work defies easy categorization. He’s often described as a “neo-expressionist,” but that label feels reductive given the profound layers of symbolism, mythology, and personal narrative woven into his paintings and drawings. Jean's art isn’t simply about depicting scenes; it’s about constru…
The Lifeline
Scroll through susan brister'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 susan brister'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.