jonathan j. shannon
A Life Woven in Remembrance: The Art of Jonathan J. Shannon Jonathan J. Shannon, born in Arizona in 1938, is a name that resonates with quiet power within the world of contemporary textile art. His journey to becoming a celebrated quilter was not a direct path, but rather an evolution shaped by diverse experiences and a deeply felt need for artistic expression. Initially immersed in the worlds of textiles and fashion – owning John Sha…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jonathan j. shannon'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 jonathan j. shannon'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.