Pomo
The Enduring Spirit of the Pomo: A Legacy in Art The name “Pomo” itself—a confluence of indigenous words meaning “those who live at red earth hole”—holds a profound resonance, encapsulating both the land and the people’s deep connection to it. More than just a tribe inhabiting Northern California, the Pomo represent a vibrant culture shaped by millennia of interaction with the landscape, a legacy now powerfully expressed through the…
10
dated works
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chapters
1900
first work
1930
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pomo'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 Pomo'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.