Xiaoze Xie
The Weight of Memory: The Art of Xiaoze Xie Born in 1966 in Guangdong, China, Xiaoze Xie emerged into a world on the precipice of profound transformation. His early years were shaped by the seismic shifts of the Cultural Revolution, an era that left indelible marks on his psyche and provided the foundational imagery for his later explorations of loss and erasure. Growing up with memories of his father, a school principal, being compel…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Xiaoze Xie'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 Xiaoze Xie'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.
