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A Legacy Woven in Beads: The Art of Paul McDaniel Jr. Paul McDaniel Jr., born July 3, 1957, and passing on December 14, 2012, was a remarkable artist whose life and work embodied the rich traditions of the Kiowa-Sioux people. Though his time with us was tragically cut short, McDaniel left an indelible mark on the landscape of Native American art, particularly through his exquisite beadwork and dedication to preserving cultural heritag…
The Lifeline
Scroll through paul mcdaniels, jr.'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 paul mcdaniels, jr.'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.
