jan leonard groth
Jan Leonard Groth: A Line Drawn Across Time Jan Leonard Groth (February 25, 1946 – August 27, 2014) was a Norwegian musician whose artistic legacy transcends genre boundaries. Born in Greåker, Sarpsborg, Norway, Groth’s journey began with a fascination for the expressive power of line—a preoccupation that would define his distinctive style and propel him to international recognition as both a composer and a tapestry artist. His work s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jan leonard groth'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 jan leonard groth'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.