Thomaz de Mello
a brazilian artist's journey through time thomaz de mello, also known as tom, was a prominent brazilian artist born in rio de janeiro in 1906. he spent most of his life in portugal, leaving an indelible mark on the comic scene and the world of painting. early life and career thomáz de mello's early works were characterized by a unique style that set him apart from his contemporaries. as he delved deeper into the world of art, he became…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Thomaz de Mello'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 Thomaz de Mello'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.