gordon bennett ao
**a pioneering figure in indigenous australian art** gordon bennett ao, a prominent australian artist of aboriginal and anglo-celtic descent, left an indelible mark on the contemporary art scene. born on october 9, 1955, in monto, queensland, bennett's life was a testament to his multifaceted identity, which he boldly expressed through his art. **early life and career**: before dedicating himself to art, bennett worked at telecom aust…
The Lifeline
Scroll through gordon bennett ao'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 gordon bennett ao'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.
