David Jones
David Jones (Poète): A Weaver of Welsh Myth and Modernist Vision Born in Brockley, London, in 1895, David Jones was more than simply an artist; he was a poet, engraver, calligrapher, illustrator, and a profound explorer of the intersection between faith, myth, and the modern world. His life, marked by both artistic brilliance and personal struggles, culminated in a body of work that continues to resonate with its haunting beauty and i…
The Lifeline
Scroll through David Jones'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 David Jones'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.