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Peter McDonald: A World Painted in Layers The work of Peter McDonald is a deeply immersive experience, inviting the viewer into meticulously constructed worlds that feel both familiar and subtly unsettling. Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1973, and now residing between London and Tokyo, McDonald’s artistic journey has been shaped by a unique blend of observation, memory, and an almost obsessive attention to detail. His paintings aren't mere…
The Lifeline
Scroll through peter mcdonald'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 peter mcdonald'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.
