Marwin Begaye, Whooping Crane
Marwin Begaye
1970-
Diné (Navajo)
Date
2016
Medium Specific
Woodblock, oil based ink on Stonehenge paper
Edition / State
4/5
Classification
Print
Dimensions
40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.3 cm)Framed: 46 x 38 in. (116.8 x 96.5 cm)
Accession Number
2018.25.20.368
Credit
Museum Fund Acquisition
Biography
Marwin Begaye (Navajo/Diné) is an accomplished painter and printmaker, particularly known for his highly detailed linocut and woodblock carving. His imagery often combines figurative elements related to his cultural identity, along with ornately patterned backgrounds inspired by weaving designs.
Begaye is an Associate Professor of Painting and Printmaking at the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). He has an MFA in Printmaking and a BFA in Painting, both from the University of Oklahoma, and also holds Associates degrees from the Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM) and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (PA). Begaye’s work has been exhibited extensively around the nation, as well as many international venues including shows in Argentina, Australia, China, Estonia, Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, and Russia. He is the recipient of multiple awards.
https://crowsshadow.org/artist/marwin-begaye.
Newman Fricke, S., Navajo Printmaker Marwin Begaye, First American Art Magazine, Summer 2016, No.11: 46-51.
Begaye is an Associate Professor of Painting and Printmaking at the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK). He has an MFA in Printmaking and a BFA in Painting, both from the University of Oklahoma, and also holds Associates degrees from the Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM) and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (PA). Begaye’s work has been exhibited extensively around the nation, as well as many international venues including shows in Argentina, Australia, China, Estonia, Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, and Russia. He is the recipient of multiple awards.
https://crowsshadow.org/artist/marwin-begaye.
Newman Fricke, S., Navajo Printmaker Marwin Begaye, First American Art Magazine, Summer 2016, No.11: 46-51.
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