Oral history interview with Benjamin Harjo, Jr.

Title

Oral history interview with Benjamin Harjo, Jr.

Narrator

Harjo, Jr., Benjamin, 1945-

Date

20101014

Description

Benjamin Harjo, Jr. is an Indian artist who has been involved in the Oklahoma Indian art scene for many years. He talks about how he learned his craft and some of the evolutions his style has gone through. Harjo mentions many of the influential people he has worked with who have helped him grow as an artist. He comments on some of the inspirations for his artwork and the creative process he goes though. Harjo states that he is happy to be someone that new, young artists can look up to for guidance and help.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Native Americans; Oklahoma Indian art

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Inspiration in art; Interviews

Spatial

Santa Fe, New Mexico; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tulsa, Oklahoma

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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