A Bridge Between Traditions Matthys Gerber, a Dutch-born artist who has resided in Australia since 1972, possesses a creative vision that masterfully bridges the gap between abstraction and portraiture. His artistic identity is deeply rooted in European painting traditions, yet he infuses his work with a distinctly contemporary sensibility. This unique duality allows him to engage with historical modes of representation while simultan…
Scroll through Matthÿs Gerber'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Matthÿs Gerber's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
