Laura Magruder
Laura Magruder: Capturing Moments Through Film and Photography Laura Magruder, born in Kirksville, Missouri in 1978, is an American artist whose distinctive approach to visual storytelling has garnered recognition across film and photography. Her career began with roles as a camera department assistant on films like “The Men Who Stare at Goats” (2009) and “Che: Part One” (2008), establishing her foundational understanding of cinematic…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Laura Magruder'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Laura Magruder'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.
