Liu Kang
Liu Kang: A Pioneer of Southeast Asian Modern Art Early Life and Background Birthplace & Origins: Liu Kang was born in Henan, China. Specific details regarding his early life remain limited, but it is understood he developed his artistic skills through dedicated training and practice. A Foundation in Tradition: While information about his formal education is scarce, it’s likely that traditional Chinese art principles formed a bas…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Liu Kang'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 Kang'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.