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Lois Mailou Jones
A Life Immersed in Color and Culture Lois Mailou Jones, a name synonymous with groundbreaking artistry and unwavering dedication to African American representation, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1905. From her earliest years, she was nurtured in an environment that valued creativity; her parents, Thomas Vreeland Jones, a lawyer, and Carolyn Adams Jones, a cosmetologist, encouraged her innate talent for drawing and…
23
dated works
3
chapters
1928
first work
1988
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lois Mailou Jones'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 Lois Mailou Jones'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.