Michael Dailey
The Luminous Layers of Michael Dailey Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Michael Dailey spent his life chasing the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere. He moved to Seattle in 1963, a transition that would define much of his professional existence. It was there that he began a long tenure as a professor of painting and drawing at the University of Washington, a position he held for over thirty years. His presence in the Pacific Northwest was n…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Michael Dailey'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 Michael Dailey'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.