Pat Atencio, also called Koo Peen (English: "Mountain Rock"; January 22, 1932 – January 15, 2009), was a San Ildefonso Pueblo painter.[1]
Pat Atencio | |
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| Koo Peen | |
| Born | José Patricio Atencio (1932-01-22)January 22, 1932 |
| Died | January 15, 2009(2009-01-15) (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American, San Ildefonso Pueblo |
| Alma mater | Santa Fe Indian School |
| Occupation | painter |
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| Relatives | Gilbert Atencio (brother), Tony Atencio (brother) |
Pat Atencio was the son of Benjamin Atencio and painter Isabel M. Montoya.[2] His mother's cousin was Maria Martinez.[2] His brothers Gilbert Benjamin Atencio and Tony Atencio were also artists,[1] as were his sisters Helen Gutierrez and Angelita Sanchez.[2]
He studied at the Santa Fe Indian School and exhibited his work across the country.[1] Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Museum of New Mexico and the National Museum of the American Indian.[1][3][4]
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