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A Life Beyond the Wind: The Enigmatic Journey of Fūgai Ekun Born in 1568, amidst the turbulent transition between the Momoyama and Edo periods of Japan, Fūgai Ekun emerged as a singular voice within the landscape of Zen painting. His very name – “Beyond the Wind” – hints at the unconventional path he would forge, one defined by solitude, spiritual seeking, and an intensely personal artistic expression. Unlike many artists bound to cou…
The Lifeline
Scroll through fūgai ekun'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 fūgai ekun'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.
