Charlie George Sr. Xalxidi
early life and background charlie george sr. xalxidi, a canadian artist, was born in 1889 in bella bella, british columbia, canada. he was a member of the 'nakʼwaxdaʼx̱w nation. this affiliation offers a glimpse into his cultural heritage, which would later influence his artistic expressions. artistic journey and notable works during his time as a patient at the bella bella hospital around 1910, xalxidi created a set of colored pencil…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charlie George Sr. Xalxidi'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 Charlie George Sr. Xalxidi'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.