Paul Jackson Pollock
Early Life, Family and Training The story of Paul Jackson Pollock begins in the rugged landscape of Cody, Wyoming, where he was born on January 28, 1912. He was the youngest of five brothers, born to Stella May McClure and LeRoy Pollock. His father worked as a land surveyor, a profession that required constant movement across the vast American West. This nomadic existence meant that the young boy's early years were defined by frequent…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Paul Jackson Pollock'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 Paul Jackson Pollock'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.