Genki
The Life and Identity of Genki Genki was a Japanese painter who operated within the Maruyama Shijō school. Known also by the call name Yukinosuke, he maintained a distinct presence in the eighteenth-century Japanese art scene. His identity was tied to this specific movement, which sought to balance naturalism with traditional design. He was born on 12 June 1747 and remained active in his craft until his death on 8 August 1797. The ar…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Genki'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Genki'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.