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A Life Carved in Wood: The Art of John Jordan John Jordan, born in Cane Ridge, Tennessee, and later residing in Nashville, was a self-taught woodturner whose career blossomed into an internationally recognized artistic practice spanning over three decades. Though he passed away in 2023, his legacy continues to inspire through the enduring beauty and tactile complexity of his carved wooden vessels. Jordan’s journey wasn't one of formal…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john jordan'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 john jordan'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.
