natalia astanova
Natalia Astanova: A Chronicle of Embroidered Symbolism Natalia Astanova, born in Pula, Croatia in 1986, is a compelling contemporary artist whose work resides at the intersection of traditional embroidery and modern conceptual art. While relatively unknown outside specialist circles currently, her unique approach – particularly evident in pieces like ‘The Woodpecker with Pregnancy. The House on the Birch. And the Cell Phone’ (2019) –…
The Lifeline
Scroll through natalia astanova'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 natalia astanova'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.