(SUBSTACK) From pain to promise: Navajo artist Carlis Chee’s journey of resilience and creativity is featured in this compelling article. Inspired by mentors like R.C. Gorman and Amado Peña, Chee blends Navajo traditions with global influences like Japanese minimalism, creating breathtaking works showcased across the Southwest and beyond. Now finding peace in his New Mexico studio with his dog Abina, Carlis continues to transform struggles into art. Read more on Substack: An Artist of Pain and Promise.”
