Harrison Begay
1917–2012 (age 95)
Biography
Born in 1917 near Fort Defiance, Harrison Begay became a quiet ambassador for Diné stories through watercolor and ink, translating daily moments and sacred landscapes into luminous art that resonated far beyond the mesas of his youth.
He dedicated himself to preserving cultural memory with gentle precision, sharing his work in museums, galleries, and classrooms so that the beauty and resilience of his people might be honored for generations.