maroun el-hakim
A Sculptor of Wood and Spirit: The Enigmatic World of Maroun El-Hakim The name Maroun El-Hakim resonates within the relatively quiet sphere of contemporary Lebanese sculpture, yet a comprehensive narrative of his life remains elusive. Emerging in 1993, El-Hakim quickly distinguished himself through an intensely personal and evocative approach to wood carving. While biographical details are scarce – a testament perhaps to the artist’s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through maroun el-hakim'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 maroun el-hakim'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.