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Mick Rooney: A Painter of Vivid Emotion Mick Rooney, a name perhaps less familiar to the general public than some of his contemporaries, remains a quietly significant figure in mid-20th century British art. Born in Epsom, Surrey, in 1944, Rooney’s career unfolded with a distinctive blend of vibrant color, dynamic composition, and an underlying current of psychological depth. He wasn't merely depicting scenes; he was translating feeli…
The Lifeline
Scroll through mick rooney'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 mick rooney'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.
