otake kokukan
Vincent van Gogh: A Life Painted in Passion Vincent van Gogh, a name synonymous with turbulent genius and the raw emotion of color, remains one of the most recognizable figures in art history. Born in 1853 in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands, his life was tragically short – just thirty-seven years – yet within that brief span he produced over two thousand works: paintings, drawings, and prints that continue to captivate audiences with their…
The Lifeline
Scroll through otake kokukan'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 otake kokukan'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.
