Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.
A Life of Service and Resilience Kelly Miller Alexander Sr. was not a painter or a sculptor, but his life was defined by a different kind of profound impact. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 18, 1915, he grew up within the close-knit fabric of the city's African American community. His father ran the Alexander Funeral Home, which held the distinction of being the only Black funeral home in Charlotte at the time. This upbri…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.'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 Kelly Miller Alexander Sr.'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.