Catherine Tait
The Architect of Narrative: Intellectual Foundations Catherine Tait stands as a singular figure in the Canadian cultural landscape, a storyteller whose life has been defined by the seamless transition from cinematic narrative to the stewardship of national media. Her journey began with an intellectual grounding that would later inform her mastery of communication. Born in 1958, her early years were shaped by a movement between the anci…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Catherine Tait'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 Catherine Tait'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.