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Benjamin Harjo Jr. was born on 14 September, 1945 in Clovis, New Mexico, U.S., is a Native American artist (1945–2023). Discover Benjamin Harjo Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 14 September, 1945
Birthday 14 September
Birthplace Clovis, New Mexico, U.S.
Date of death 20 May, 2023
Died Place Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Nationality Mexico

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1924

After his parents divorced, Viola married Roman Harjo (1924–2006), in 1954 at Clovis; he became the stepfather of Benjamin Jr.

The name Harjo means "crazy" in the Muskogee language, which was spoken by both the Muscogee and the Seminole.

The word is part of a military title, Chitto Harjo, meaning "crazy snake".

After his family moved back to Oklahoma, Harjo lived with his maternal grandparents from the age of 10 to 18.

Harjo's first passion was drawing comics, and he sold comics to his high school newspaper.

1939

Her father was William F. Harjo, who graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1939.

His maternal grandparents were Emmett and Ruth Wood.

1945

Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole, September 14, 1945 – May 20, 2023) was a Native American painter and printmaker based in Oklahoma.

Benjamin Harjo, Jr. was an enrolled citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and a descended of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

His ancestry was half-Seminole and half-Shawnee.

Harjo's father was the late Benjamin Harjo Sr., a full-blood Seminole.

Harjo's mother, Viola Harjo, was from Byng, Oklahoma.

Harjo Jr. was born on September 19, 1945, in Clovis, New Mexico.

1966

Interested in pursuing a professional career in cartoon animation, Harjo went to the Institute of American Indian Arts in 1966.

There he discovered that they had discontinued their animation program at IAIA.

He expanded his studies and earned his Associate of Arts degree.

His classmates included T. C. Cannon and Linda Lomahaftewa, who have become noted artists.

Seymour Tubis was his most influential teacher, and taught him low-tech but highly effective printmaking techniques.

1969

In 1969 Harjo was drafted into the US Army; he served honorably in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971.

Upon his release from the military, Harjo continued his art education.

1974

He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a BFA degree in 1974.

Harjo typically painted geometric forms composed of blocks of highly saturated color that form both abstract and highly stylized representational figures.

The mosaic nature of his painting is reminiscent of Seminole patchwork clothing.

He also worked in pen and ink, allowing his comic influences to show through.

Through printmaking, Harjo was able to experiment with texture and subtler palettes.

His work is known for its humor, either in comical imagery or in witty titles.

His smallest miniature paintings were not much larger than postage stamp but still featured highly detailed portraits.

Harjo's chosen media was gouache on paper but he also used oil, acrylic, watercolor, conté crayons, pencil, pen and ink, pastel, printmaking, and occasionally sculpture.

Harjo said:

"When you're traveling down the highway, you see an image whether it's dirt on the back of a truck or a splat on a windshield or two birds sitting by the side of the road picking at something. All those things have inspired me at some point in my creativity."

Harjo summarized his artistic philosophy:

"It has always been my contention that one's art speaks from the soul of the artist and remains viable and open to the influences of the artist's environment. Forms, colors, and movement keep it from stagnating and allow it to grow as the artist matures and develops. I feel that my art covers a wide range of emotions, from serious to humorous, and that the colors I used radiate a sense of happiness and joy."

Benjamin Harjo lived in Oklahoma City with his wife, Barbara C. Harjo, a curator, gardener, and businesswoman.

Harjo died on May 20, 2023, at the age of 77.

His artwork can be found in many public collections, including the following:

1983

He has consistently worn top awards there, including Best of Show, since 1983.

1987

In 1987 he won the Red Earth Grand Award.

1993

He was the 1993 Heard Museum's 34th Annual Featured Artist, the Featured Artist in 1992 and 1993 for the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's Annual Aspen Benefit, and the Gold Medal Award at the 1990 American Indian Cowboy Artists Wichita Show.

Oklahoma Governor David Walters honored Harjo for his selection by Absolut Vodka to represent Oklahoma in its USA Today advertising campaign.

2005

Harjo was the 2005 poster artist for SWAIA's Santa Fe Indian Market.