chris o'doherty
Joan Mitchell: A Life Painted in Color and Emotion Born in Chicago on February 12, 1925, Joan Mitchell’s artistic journey was one of profound transformation, marked by a relentless pursuit of capturing the essence of landscapes and internal experiences. Raised within an environment that deeply valued art—regular visits to museums, engagement with poetry, and musical appreciation—Mitchell's early exposure fostered a lifelong connection…
The Lifeline
Scroll through chris o'doherty'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 chris o'doherty'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.