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Patrick Swift
Patrick Swift: A Painter Rooted in Observation and Emotion Patrick Swift (1927 – 1983) was an Irish painter whose artistic journey spanned Dublin’s vibrant art scene, London's bohemian Soho, and the sun-drenched Algarve region of Portugal. Though he achieved only two solo exhibitions during his lifetime—a notable debut at Waddington Gallery in Dublin in 1952—Swift’s legacy resides not merely in formal recognition but in a profound ded…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Patrick Swift'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Patrick Swift'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.
