petr semenovich gorban
A Surrealist Vision Rooted in Soviet Experience The story of Petr Semenovich Gorban is one of unexpected destiny, a narrative that begins far from the canvas in the fertile yet politically charged landscape of Stavropol, Russia. Born in 1923, Gorban’s initial relationship with the visual arts was marked by a profound disinterest. It was not through formal academic pursuit but through a serendipitous encounter with an art studio that h…
The Lifeline
Scroll through petr semenovich gorban'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 petr semenovich gorban'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.
