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Pat Atencio
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| Koo Peen | |
| Born |
José Patricio Atencio
January 22, 1932 |
| Died | January 15, 2009 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American, San Ildefonso Pueblo |
| Alma mater | Santa Fe Indian School |
| Occupation | painter |
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| Relatives | Gilbert Atencio (brother), Tony Atencio (brother) |
Pat Atencio, also called Koo Peen (English: "Mountain Rock"; January 22, 1932 – January 15, 2009), was a San Ildefonso Pueblo painter.
Biography
Pat Atencio was the son of Benjamin Atencio and painter Isabel M. Montoya. His mother's cousin was Maria Martinez. His brothers Gilbert Benjamin Atencio and Tony Atencio were also artists, as were his sisters Helen Gutierrez and Angelita Sanchez.
He studied at the Santa Fe Indian School and exhibited his work across the country. Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Museum of New Mexico and the National Museum of the American Indian.
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