martin wong
biography of a chinese-american artist martin wong, a chinese-american painter, was born in san francisco, united states in 1946 and passed away in 1999. his work is characterized by a meticulous blend of social realism and visionary art styles. early life and education wong's early life was marked by his mother's strong support for his artistic inclinations. he began painting at the age of 13 and took art classes through the de young…
The Lifeline
Scroll through martin wong'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 martin wong'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.
