John Meade
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings John Meade, born in Ballarat, Victoria, in 1956, emerged as a significant figure in the Australian contemporary sculpture landscape. His journey began not within the confines of formal art education—though he later earned degrees from RMIT University and the Victorian College of the Arts—but through an intuitive engagement with materials and form. This early self-directed exploration laid the foundat…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Meade'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 John Meade'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.