Mirak Jamal
Mirak Jamal: A Cartography of Displacement and Memory Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1979, Mirak Jamal’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to a profound sense of displacement – not merely geographical, but also deeply personal. His childhood was shaped by the Iranian Revolution and the subsequent exodus of his family, initiating a nomadic existence that spanned Eastern Europe, Western Europe, the United States, and Canada. This consta…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mirak Jamal'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 Mirak Jamal'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.