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Ray Parker
Raymond Parker: A Life in Color and Abstraction Born: Minneapolis, United States of America (1922) Died: 1990 Raymond Parker was a significant American painter associated with Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, and Lyrical Abstraction. His career spanned several decades, marked by a dedication to exploring color and emotion through abstract forms. He also served as an influential art teacher, contributing significantl…
5
dated works
1
chapters
1960
first work
1979
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ray Parker'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 Ray Parker'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.