Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.
Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.: Champion of Charlotte’s Civil Rights Struggle Kelly Miller Alexander Sr. (August 18, 1915 – April 2, 1985) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the broader American South's fight for racial justice. Born into a family deeply rooted in Charlotte’s African American community—his father owning Alexander Funeral Home, the sole black funeral home in the city—Alexander’s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.'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 Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.'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.