Tiit Raid
The Act of Making Images Tiit Raid did not merely paint; he "made images." This distinction, a phrase he used to describe a career spanning over seven decades, began as a childhood impulse in the fifth grade. By the time he reached the University of Minnesota to earn both his BFA and MFA, the impulse had solidified into a disciplined practice of observation. His life was defined by the steady application of oil to canvas, a process tha…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Tiit Raid'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 Tiit Raid'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.