koh sang-woo
Koh Sang-Woo: A World Rendered in Reverse Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1978, Koh Sang-woo’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of cultural displacement, artistic evolution, and a profound engagement with the human condition. His work isn't simply about capturing images; it’s about constructing narratives through a unique blend of painting, performance, photographic documentation, and a deliberate embrace of negative film – t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through koh sang-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 koh sang-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.
