Li Jin
Li Jin: A Painter of Earthly Delights Born in Tianjin, China, in 1958, Li Jin’s artistic journey is a fascinating exploration of pleasure, intimacy, and the quiet melancholy that often underlies even the most extravagant scenes. Initially trained in traditional Chinese painting at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, he quickly diverged from established norms, forging a unique style characterized by bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Li Jin'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 Li Jin'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.
