Robert Freeman, Hunkpapa Sioux/Luiseño
Artist Bio:
Robert Freeman was born on the Rincon Indian Reservation in 1939. He is Hunkpapa Sioux and Luiseno. His first 10 years of his life included living in Rincon, Res., Vallejo (Bay area, and summers at Crow Creek Reservation, South Dakota. At the age of 11 his mother settled in Escondido where he grew up.
In 1967, Robert Freeman decided to become a professional artist. Late 1970's he was on his way to a promising career with exhibitions throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. By 1980's and 90's Freeman had won over 200 art awards and had become a well-seasoned International artist with exhibits in Mexico, Canada, Germany, Japan, Senegal West Africa, and the Vatican in Rome.
Museum exhibits include Atka Lakota, Chamberlain, SD; Whitney, Cody, WY; The Autry, Los Angeles, CA; Heard, Phoenix, AZ; Museum of Man, San Diego, CA; Riverside Museum, Riverside, CA; South West Museum, Los Angeles, CA.
