patrick mcdonagh
A Life Beyond the Golden Arches: The Art of Patrick McDonagh Patrick McDonagh, a name instantly recognizable in Ireland as the founder and driving force behind Supermac’s, is far more than just a fast-food magnate. Born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, in 1952 or 1953, his journey from classroom educator to business titan has been punctuated by an often-overlooked passion: art. McDonagh's story isn’t one of abandoning creativity for com…
The Lifeline
Scroll through patrick mcdonagh'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 mcdonagh'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.