whang, inkie
Introduction: A Life Painted in Layers Joan Mitchell (1925–1992) stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of abstract expressionism, yet her artistic journey was far from straightforward. Born in Chicago on February 12, 1925, into a family deeply immersed in the arts—her mother’s tales of North Carolina provided fertile ground for her imagination, and her father’s more turbulent nature shaped her perspective – Mitchell's path to be…
The Lifeline
Scroll through whang, inkie'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 whang, inkie'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.