gim eung-won
Gustave Courbet: A Revolutionary Vision of Reality Born in Ornans, France, in 1819, Gustave Courbet’s life and artistic journey were inextricably linked to a profound desire to dismantle the established conventions of art. His early years, marked by a rebellious spirit fostered within an anti-monarchical household, laid the groundwork for his later rejection of academic traditions and his unwavering commitment to portraying the world…
The Lifeline
Scroll through gim eung-won'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 gim eung-won'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.