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betty lou packard
emmy lou packard, also known as betty lou packard, was an american visual artist and social activist in san francisco, california. she was known for her paintings, printmaking, and murals, which were often political. packard was born on april 15, 1914, near el centro, california, to parents emma and walter packard. she was educated at the university of california, berkeley and the san francisco art institute. packard passed away on feb…
The Lifeline
Scroll through betty lou packard'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 betty lou packard'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.
