Shi Heng Yi

Shi Heng Yi

Works span 1941–2020

Shi Heng Yi: The Embodiment of Shaolin Tradition Shi Heng Yi’s journey from a refugee child in Laos to the revered headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe is a testament to unwavering dedication and an extraordinary connection with ancient martial arts philosophy. Born Tien Sy Vuong in Otterberg, Germany, to Vietnamese parents who fled persecution during Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution, Shi’s formative years were marked by hardship – wit…

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1941
first work
2020
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Shi Heng Yi'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 Shi Heng Yi'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.