Robert Chee
Robert Chee | |
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Hashke-Yil-Cale | |
 Ettore DeGrazia,Harrison Begay,and Robert Chee (circa 1960) in Tucson, Arizona | |
| Born | December 14, 1937[1] |
| Died | 1971 St. Michaels, Arizona, U.S. |
| Other names | Hashke-Yil-E-Cale |
| Spouse | Louise |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Chee,also known asHashke-Yil-Cale(1937–1971)[1][2]was aNavajocontemporary artist and author. He is best known for hispaintingandserigraphy,[3][4]but he also worked as anillustrator,and weaver.
Early life and education
[edit]Robert Chee was born on December 14, 1937, inSt. Michaels, Arizona.[5][2]In early age, he attended school inBellemont.[5]His artistic talent was recognized in childhood, he started painting at age 10.[6]Chee was enrolled in theIntermountain Indian School,where he studied underAllan Houser.[1][7][6]He had been a member of Tewa Enterprises (around 1951), the Native American printmaking group.[8]
Career
[edit]From 1958 to 1961, Chee served in theUnited States Armyand painted murals at army bases including one inMainz,Germany.[1][5]In 1959 and 1960, Chee won first prize at the Navajo Tribal Fair,[5]and the Gallup Ceremonials in 1966.[2]In 1963, Chee won first prize at the Philbrook Art Center (now known as thePhilbrook Museum of Art).[5]
Chee's favorite medium to work in was watercolor,[1]and he often used darker-colored paper (typically black or blue papers) as a background.[2]He was known for his distinctflatstylepainting, which was in part a reflection of the earlier "studio-style" of painting taught atDorothy Dunn'sart classes in theSanta Fe Indian School'sStudio School.[1][9]His later work shows the suggestion of a foreground with hills or the sprigs of plants coming from the earth.[2]In 1969, Chee started using lighter colored paper (grey or white papers), which changed the feeling of many of his works.[2]
Death and legacy
[edit]Chee died in late 1971.[2]His work can be found in public museum collections including theMinneapolis Institute of Art,[10]Museum of Northern Arizona,[11]Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,[12]Arizona State Museum,[13]Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art,[14]the Penticton Gallery,[15]and theNational Museum of the American Indian.[16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abcdefgWorthington, G. Lola (26 May 2010)."Chee, Robert".Grove Art Online.Oxford University Press.doi:10.1093/gao/9781884446054.article.t2086800.ISBN978-1-884446-05-4.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^abcdefgTanner, Clara Lee (1973).Southwest Indian Painting: A Changing Art.Tucson, Arizona: The University of Arizona Press. pp. 365–367.ISBN9780816503094.
- ^"What's it Worth? Robert Chee paintings".The Mercury News.2010-05-18.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Bridging the distance through art at the Museum of Northern Arizona".Navajo-Hopi Observer News.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^abcdeMarting, Dorlina (4 December 1965)."All Arizona Artist's Home".Newspapers.com.Arizona Republic. p. 4.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^abHickson, Howard (3 November 1962)."Art Collections".Newspapers.com.Reno Gazette-Journal. p. 10.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Robert Chee - Biography".Askart.com.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Chee, Robert (Native American painter and serigrapher, 1937-1971)".ULAN Full Record Display (Getty Research).Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^Bucklew, Joan (7 August 1966)."Gallery of Indian Art Features Robert Chee".Newspapers.com.Arizona Republic. p. 66.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^""Robert Chee"".Minneapolis Institute of Art.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Walking In Beauty Exhibit Checklist".Museum of Northern Arizona.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"James T. Bialac Collection".Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Avery Collection of American Indian Paintings".Arizona State Museum.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Hashke-Yil-E-Cale (Robert Chee)".Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Robert Chee".Penticton Art Gallery.Retrieved2021-12-24.
- ^"Riding".National Museum of the American Indian.Retrieved2021-12-24.
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