International contemporary art platform26.03.1944–14.03.1977
Benjamin Chee Chee
Benjamin Chee Chee (1944–1977) was a Canadian artist and draftsman from Temagami. A representative of the Woodland Style, he was known for his modern, simplified depictions of birds and animals. He also worked as a lithographer and serigrapher.
Biography
Kenneth Thomas Benjamin Chee Chee, known as Benjamin Chee Chee, was born on March 26, 1944, in Temagami. He was a member of the Ojibwe people and a Canadian artist. His work belongs to the Woodland Style artistic movement. Benjamin Chee Chee is best known for his modern, simplified, and elegant depictions of birds and animals. Professionally, he worked not only as an artist but also as a draftsman, lithographer, and serigrapher. His artworks reflect the cultural characteristics and artistic traditions of Canada, where he lived and created. Benjamin Chee Chee passed away on March 14, 1977, in Ottawa.
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