pushpamala n.
A Life Sculpted in Multiple Realities Pushpamala N., born in Bangalore, India, in 1956, is a pivotal figure in contemporary Indian art—an artist who has consistently challenged conventions and redefined the boundaries of artistic expression. Her journey began with a grounding in diverse academic pursuits – economics, English, and psychology from Bangalore University in 1977 – a foundation that perhaps subtly informs the socio-politica…
The Lifeline
Scroll through pushpamala n.'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 pushpamala n.'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.
