Betty Tichich
Betty Tichich: Preserving Galveston’s Corner Store Soul The photographs of Betty Tichich are more than just images; they're windows into a disappearing world – the vibrant, idiosyncratic corner stores that once defined the heart of Galveston, Texas. Born in Fargo, North Dakota in 1947, Tichich’s artistic journey began with a simple act: documenting the everyday life and architecture of her adopted home. Through a patient and observant…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Betty Tichich'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 Betty Tichich'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.
