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Sam Gilliam
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Sam Gilliam

Born 1933 Died 2022 Works span 1965–1990

A Life Painted in Motion: The World of Sam Gilliam Sam Gilliam, born November 30, 1933, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passing on June 25, 2022, was more than just a painter; he was an innovator who fundamentally altered our perception of what painting could be. His journey began with humble roots – his father a railroad worker, his mother a homemaker – and a subsequent move to Louisville, Kentucky, shortly after his birth. Even as a chi…

20
dated works
1
chapters
1965
first work
1990
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Sam Gilliam'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 Sam Gilliam'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.