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The Emergence of a Minimalist Vision: Laurie Anderson’s Pioneering Career Laurie Anderson, born Laura Phillips Anderson in Chicago on June 5, 1947, didn't initially envision herself as an artist; her early aspirations leaned towards the classical world. Growing up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, she cultivated a deep appreciation for art history through frequent visits to the Art Institute of Chicago and honed her musical skills playing the…
The Lifeline
Scroll through lai chee-ying'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 lai chee-ying'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.
