early life and background charlie george sr. xalxidi, a canadian artist, was born in 1889 in bella bella, british columbia, canada. he was a member of the 'nakʼwaxdaʼx̱w nation. this affiliation offers a glimpse into his cultural heritage, which would later influence his artistic expressions. artistic journey and notable works during his time as a patient at the bella bella hospital around 1910, xalxidi created a set of colored pencil…
Scroll through Charlie George Sr. Xalxidi'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.
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The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Charlie George Sr. Xalxidi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.