liu jiyou
A Brush with the Wild: The World of Liu Jiyou Liu Jiyou emerges as a contemporary voice deeply rooted in traditional Chinese painting, yet vibrantly attuned to the modern appreciation for wildlife and natural beauty. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive – a testament perhaps to his focus on the work itself rather than personal renown – his paintings speak volumes. He is an artist who allows the spirit of his subjects—pri…
The Lifeline
Scroll through liu jiyou'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 liu jiyou'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.
