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Benjamin Chee Chee, Ojibway Artist (1944-1977)

Born in Temagami, Ontario, Chee Chee largely taught himself to draw and paint. His father died when he was two months old and he lost track of his mother. One reason behind his drive for success as a painter was his ambition to be reunited with her.

He was a prominent member of the second generation of Woodland painters, a Native Art movement that began in the early nineteen-sixties and has since become one of the most important art schools in Canada.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, he painted in a style influenced by modern abstraction. While most of the young Woodland artists were content to follow the style of the movement's founder, Norval Morrisseau, in depicting myths and legends by direct and "primitive" narrative means, Chee Chee pursued a more economical graphic style, a reduction of line and image more in keeping with the mainstream of international modern art.

At the age of thirty-two and at the height of a new-found success as an artist and printmaker, Chee Chee died tragically by committing suicide.

 

 

Collections by Benjamin Chee Chee

  • Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Tshirt

    8054 M
    $29.00 CAD

    Design by Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. Unisex adult size T-shirts, with an all over design that covers the tshirt. Preshrunk 100% Cotton, mac...

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    $29.00 CAD
  • Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Artist Design Silk Tie - Oscardo

    Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Artist Design Silk Tie

    5577
    $42.50 CAD

    Designed by Ojibway artist Benjamin Chee Chee. This tie is complimented with artist signature on the back and design on printed silk. Width : 8 cm 

    $42.50 CAD
  • Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Microfibre Towel - Oscardo

    Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Microfibre Towel

    1267
    $14.50 CAD

    By Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. Microfibre Towel are super absorbent and lint-free, measuring 70 cm x 50 cm.

    $14.50 CAD
  • Benjamin Chee Chee Oven Mitt - Oscardo

    Benjamin Chee Chee Oven Mitt

    1456
    $17.50 CAD

    Friends Design by Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. 33cm x 17cm.  Made of neoprene, fire resistant, protection for hand from heat up to 400F. PVC,...

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    $17.50 CAD
  • Benjamin Chee Chee Insulated Lunch Bag - Oscardo

    Benjamin Chee Chee Insulated Lunch Bag

    6104
    $21.50 CAD

    Friends Design by Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. Insulates up to 4 hours depending on external temperatures.PVC, BPA and latex-free.

    $21.50 CAD
  • 'Friends' Wallet - Oscardo

    Benjamin Chee Chee Friends Wallet

    2050
    $55.00 CAD

    Design by Ojibway Native Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. Wallets are made from synthetic leather measuring 19x10x3 cm. Packaged in an elegant box that c...

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    $55.00 CAD

  • Benjamin Chee Chee Learning Magnet

    9362 LEA
    $7.00 CAD

    Design by Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. (Wholesale: Magnets are sold in multiples of 6).

    $7.00 CAD

  • Benjamin Chee Chee Good Morning Magnet

    9362 GOO
    $7.00 CAD

    'Good Morning' Magnet is Designed by Ojibway Artist Benjamin Chee Chee. (Wholesale: Magnets are sold in multiples of 6).

    $7.00 CAD