Contemporary

Rena Small (American, B. 1954)

Born 1954 Works span 1991–1994

Rena Small: A Lifelong Exploration of Hands and Artistic Legacy Rena Small (born 1954) stands as a singular figure in contemporary conceptual art, distinguished by her unwavering dedication to a project begun in 1984 – *Artists’ Hands Grid Continuum*. This ambitious undertaking transcends mere photographic documentation; it embodies a profound meditation on artistic identity, history, and the enduring power of gesture. Small's work is…

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1991

first work

1994

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Rena Small (American, B. 1954)'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 Rena Small (American, B. 1954)'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.

Rena Small (American, B. 1954)

1954

Rena Small (American, B. 1954)

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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