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Jack Canty: A Life Painted in Circles and Shadows Jack Canty’s story is one of remarkable resilience and artistic triumph, a testament to the power of vision despite profound physical challenges. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1910, Canty faced life with an extraordinary handicap – he was born without legs or hands. Yet, instead of succumbing to limitations, he channeled his experiences into a vibrant and deeply expressive body…
Scroll through jack canty'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups jack canty's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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