Contemporary
Katie Paterson
Born 1981
Katie Paterson: Translating Silence into Stone
Katie Paterson (born 1981, Scotland) is a Fife-based visual artist whose work explores profound themes of time, scale, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Rooted in a meticulous research process combining geological science with artistic experimentation, Paterson’s practice seeks to communicate complex ideas through deceptively simple forms—often utilizing stone a…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Katie Paterson'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Katie Paterson'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.