patrick e. johnson
A Life Forged in the Dojo: The Legacy of Patrick E. Johnson Patrick E. Johnson, born December 31, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York, and passing November 5, 2023, was far more than a martial artist; he was a pivotal architect of action cinema as we know it, a dedicated instructor, and a preserver of the American Tang Soo Do tradition. His journey began not on a film set but in the rigorous discipline of the dojo, while serving as a cha…
The Lifeline
Scroll through patrick e. johnson'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 patrick e. johnson'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.