Wang Yi
A Life in Ink and Form Born in Muzhou, in the area known today as Jiande within Zhejiang province, Wang Yi lived during the Yuan Dynasty. He eventually settled in Hangzhou, a place that likely influenced the quiet grace of his brushwork. Known by his style name Sishan and his pseudonym Chi Juesheng, he was a man deeply preoccupied with the essence of the human form. His life was spent observing the way people moved and held themselves,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wang Yi'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 Wang Yi'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.