may howard jackson
The Sculptor of a New Era In the vibrant, intellectual crucible of early twentieth-century Washington, D.C., a profound voice emerged from the clay and bronze. May Howard Jackson, born in 1877, was far more than a mere practitioner of form; she was a sculptor of social consciousness. As a central figure within the African American intellectual circles of the 1910s through the 1930s, her work became a cornerstone of the New Negro Movem…
The Lifeline
Scroll through may howard jackson'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 may howard jackson'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.
