back seung woo
A Dialogue with Reduction: The World of Seungwoo Back Seungwoo Back, a contemporary artist deeply rooted in the vibrant art scene of Seoul, Korea, challenges our fundamental perceptions of reality through his compelling photographic works. Born in Daejeon in 1973, Back’s artistic journey began with an exploration of photography itself—not as a means of faithful representation, but as a tool for deconstruction and questioning. His earl…
The Lifeline
Scroll through back seung woo'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 back seung woo'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.