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BIOGRAPHY
Chelsea Benally (1992), is from a small Navajo reservation along the border of Arizona and New Mexico known as Crystal. Benally resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prioritizing education as the primary factor in becoming a contemporary artist. They have worked hard at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2020, focusing on painting and photography. After completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at IAIA, Benally continues as the assistant director at Gallery Hozho located in Hotel Chaco.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art evolves with my shifting perceptions of life through observations and analyzing through a feminine lens. I am motivated to revel my perspective of how people overcome stereotypes and establish a lifestyle in society. When thinking about my work, I tend to come back to the female form as a vehicle to express my perception of truth in relation to morality and principles.
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