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Michael Begay

Name
Michael Begay
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Juried Classification(s)
Beadwork / Quillwork
Website

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL S 213
SFIM24
WIM25

2024 Best of Show Awards

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Michael Begay

My latest work I have taught myself to bead with two needles. I usually draw my design first, depending on the materials. I’m also known for beading free hand, meaning I would bead with no drawing and directly onto the material. I use a variety of beads collected over the years, some are vintage and some are rare. I draw from inspiration of pictorial or geometrics or a combination of both.