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wu jian’an
**early life and education** wu jian’an, a chinese artist born in 1980 in beijing, china, has been making waves in the art world with his unique blend of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities. he graduated from the central academy of fine arts in beijing in 2002, which marked the beginning of his artistic journey. **artistic style and themes** wu jian’an’s work is characterized by its eclectic mix of collage, paper-cut, and p…
The Lifeline
Scroll through wu jian’an'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 wu jian’an'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.
