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faith willi jones
faith ringgold was born on october 8, 1930, in new york city as faith willi jones. she is a renowned painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist. her narrative quilts are perhaps her most notable works. early life and education ringgold was born in harlem, new york city, to parents andrew louis jones and willi posey jones. she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the city college of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through faith willi 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 faith willi 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.
