David Bates
The Artistic Foundation of David Bates Born in Dallas, United States, David Bates is an American artist who has dedicated his career to a diverse range of mediums. His academic journey in the arts began at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a BFA degree in 1975, followed by an MFA degree in 1978 from the same institution. His creative output is characterized by a focus on Texas-themed subjects, including paintings, prints,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through David Bates'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups David Bates'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.