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Adunni Olorisha (Susanne Wenger): A Synthesis of European Vision and Yoruba Spirit Adunni Olorisha, whose artistic name was Susanne Wenger, stands as a singular figure in 20th-century art – an Austrian-Nigerian artist who seamlessly blended Western aesthetics with the profound traditions of Yoruba spirituality. Born in Graz, Austria, on July 4, 1915, Wenger embarked on a lifelong journey to explore and celebrate the vibrant culture of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through adunni olorisha'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 adunni olorisha'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.
