Roman Śledź
The Soul Carved in Linden Wood In the quiet village of Malinówka, Poland, the origins of Roman Śledź are rooted in the humble traditions of a peasant family. His early life was marked by profound personal loss when the death of his father at age sixteen disrupted his formal education, forcing him to step into the responsibilities of adulthood alongside his mother. To support his younger siblings and maintain their farm, he undertook v…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Roman Śledź'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 Roman Śledź'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.