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ed mcgowin
Modern
Modern

ed mcgowin

Born 1938 Works span 1961–1979

Ed McGowin: A Sculptor Rooted in Southern Landscapes and Conceptual Exploration William Edward McGowin (born June 2, 1938) stands as a singular figure in American art history—a sculptor whose prolific output spanned decades and consistently interrogated the relationship between form, materiality, and social commentary. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, McGowin’s formative years instilled within him an enduring fascination with the reg…

36
dated works
1
chapters
1961
first work
1979
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ed mcgowin'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ed mcgowin'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.