Derwent Lees
A Life Defined by Light and Shadow The story of Derwent Lees is one of profound resilience and a relentless pursuit of beauty amidst personal tragedy. Born Desmond Lees in the rugged landscape of Hobart, Tasmania, his early years were marked by a pivotal moment of hardship that would forever alter his physical journey. At the age of nineteen, a riding accident resulted in the amputation of his left foot, yet this physical limitation c…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Derwent Lees'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Derwent Lees'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.
