suzy marx
Suzy Lake: A Cartographer of the Self Suzy Lake, born Suzanne Marx in Detroit, Michigan, on June 24, 1947, is a profoundly influential American-Canadian artist whose work has consistently challenged conventional notions of identity, gender, and representation over nearly six decades. Her journey from a working-class upbringing amidst the social unrest of the late 1960s to her current position as a leading figure in conceptual art is i…
The Lifeline
Scroll through suzy marx'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 suzy marx'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.
