ding yi
Ding Yi (Artist) Ding Yi (丁㇠; born 1962) is a Chinese contemporary artist currently based in Shanghai, marking him as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning geometric abstraction movement within China’s artistic landscape. His journey began amidst the turbulent backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, shaping his formative years and instilling an appreciation for diverse educational experiences—from traditional calligraphy to experimental des…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ding 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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ding 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.
