Stanley Battese facts for kids

Stanley Battese (born in 1936), also known by his Navajo name Kehdoyah (which means "Follower"), is a talented Navajo-American painter and printmaker. He was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Stanley Battese is well-known for his art from the 1950s and 1960s. His paintings and prints often show animals and people from the Navajo culture.

Stanley Battese: An Artist's Journey

Early Life and Education

Stanley Battese was born in 1936. His birth parents were Charlie Smith and Gee Eh Bah, both Navajo. He was later adopted by Anthony Battese, who was Potawatomi, and Josephine Bruner, who was Muscogee and Shawnee.

Stanley Battese started painting when he was young. He loved art and continued to study it. In 1961, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State College in Tempe, Arizona.

His Art and Exhibitions

Stanley Battese showed his artwork in many places across the United States. His art was featured at important events like the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonials. It was also displayed in famous places such as the Philbrook Museum of Art. His work was even part of special art tours organized by the Museum of New Mexico.

Today, you can find Stanley Battese's paintings and prints in many private collections. They are also part of the collections of large institutions, like the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Later Work

After showing his art a lot in the 1950s, Stanley Battese painted less often. For a time, he worked as a carpenter, building things with wood. He also worked as a welder, joining metal pieces together.