Harrison
Begay is reknown
worldwide as a Native
American artist. Harrison,
90 years old and still
painting, is the father
of contemporary Native
American Art. During
the late 1920s, Harrison
originated the delicate
and fine line style
which many modern
Native artists utilize
in their artwork today. He
has received many prestigous
awards and honors throughout
his 75 year career.
Recently Begay
was awarded the 2003
Lifetime
Achievement Award
by the Southwestern
Association of Indian
Artists (SWAIA), organizers
of the annual Santa
Fe Indian Art Market. As
an official living historical
figure, Harrison's portrait
will be featured during
the fall of 2004 in
the Smithsonian Institute's
Museum of the American
Indian.
