Jasper Johns
Early Life, Family and Training Jasper Johns was born on May 15, 1930, in Augusta, Georgia. His parents' marriage ended in divorce when he was very young, leading him to be raised in South Carolina. He spent much of his childhood in Allendale, South Carolina, living with his paternal grandparents. Later, he spent time with his mother and stepfather in Columbia, and eventually lived with his Aunt Gladys on Lake Murray. He began drawing…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jasper Johns'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 Jasper Johns'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.