Juan Antonio Roda
Juan Antonio Roda: A Sepia Vision of the Human Condition Born in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1942, Juan Antonio Roda’s artistic journey was shaped by a confluence of influences – from his early exposure to European art during his time in Paris to the vibrant intellectual circles of La Cueva in Barranquilla. His life, tragically cut short at the age of 51 in 1995, left behind a remarkably consistent body of work characterized by large-scale m…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Juan Antonio Roda'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 Juan Antonio Roda'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.