jiun sonja
jiun sonja was a prominent figure in japanese art history, known for her exceptional skills as a painter and her dedication to buddhism. born in kyoto, japan in 1718, she became a nun at the age of 14 and went on to study buddhism, confucianism, and taoism. early life and education jiun sonja's early life was marked by her interest in spirituality and art. she was known for her scholarship in various eastern philosophies and was a prop…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jiun sonja'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 jiun sonja'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.
