Modern
Modern
David True
Early Life and Academic Training The story of David True begins in Marietta, Ohio, where he was born in 1942. His early years in the American Midwest provide the foundation for a career that would eventually move toward the urban centers of the East Coast. He did not linger in his birthplace, instead moving toward formal study at Ohio University. The academic years at Ohio University mark a period of rapid technical development. In 1…
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dated works
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1978
first work
1990
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through David True'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups David True'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.