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Robert Freeman

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.

Robert Freeman

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.

Robert Freeman

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.

Robert Freeman

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.

Robert Freeman

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.

Robert Freeman

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.

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Randi Nuanes, Luiseño/San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Prints of Original Artwork, Acrylic on Canvas

Randi Nuanes is a portrait artist born and raised in Southern California.

Artist Statement:

In this series, I wanted to paint the images of my grandmothers to honor their legacy- Adela Freeman (Great-Great Grandmother), "Chula" Freeman (Great Grandmother), and Esther Nuanes (Grandmother). I decided to add my self-portrait, "Su", to have all of us presented together. My grandmothers were fierce and strong in spirit, which is one of the many things I admire about them. Adela is buried in the cemetery at Mission San Luis Rey."

Esther Nuanes

Randi Nuanes, Luiseño/San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Prints of Original Artwork, Acrylic on Canvas

Randi Nuanes is a portrait artist born and raised in Southern California.

Artist Statement:

In this series, I wanted to paint the images of my grandmothers to honor their legacy- Adela Freeman (Great-Great Grandmother), "Chula" Freeman (Great Grandmother), and Esther Nuanes (Grandmother). I decided to add my self-portrait, "Su", to have all of us presented together. My grandmothers were fierce and strong in spirit, which is one of the many things I admire about them. Adela is buried in the cemetery at Mission San Luis Rey."

Adela Freeman

Randi Nuanes, Luiseño/San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Prints of Original Artwork, Acrylic on Canvas

Randi Nuanes is a portrait artist born and raised in Southern California.

Artist Statement:

In this series, I wanted to paint the images of my grandmothers to honor their legacy- Adela Freeman (Great-Great Grandmother), "Chula" Freeman (Great Grandmother), and Esther Nuanes (Grandmother). I decided to add my self-portrait, "Su", to have all of us presented together. My grandmothers were fierce and strong in spirit, which is one of the many things I admire about them. Adela is buried in the cemetery at Mission San Luis Rey."

"Chula" Freeman

Randi Nuanes, Luiseño/San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Prints of Original Artwork, Acrylic on Canvas

Randi Nuanes is a portrait artist born and raised in Southern California.

Artist Statement:

In this series, I wanted to paint the images of my grandmothers to honor their legacy- Adela Freeman (Great-Great Grandmother), "Chula" Freeman (Great Grandmother), and Esther Nuanes (Grandmother). I decided to add my self-portrait, "Su", to have all of us presented together. My grandmothers were fierce and strong in spirit, which is one of the many things I admire about them. Adela is buried in the cemetery at Mission San Luis Rey."

Philip “PJ” Fosselman

Marianne Fisher-Stoyko is a California-based visual artist recognized for her refined approach to portraiture and character studies. Her work reflects a disciplined exploration of form, expression, and emotional presence. As a long time family friend of Marlene Fosselman Fisher-Stoyko created this portrait as an elegant homage emphasizing the subject's quiet strength and individual character. Her practice is defined by thoughtful composition careful attention to detail and a commitment to portraying the depth and dignity of her subjects.

Marianne Fisher-Stoyko

Philip "PJ" Fosselman is a Payómkawichum cultural artist whose work with willow, tule, abalone, and native plant materials reflects the teachings of his Guavish Huscapish Pechanga heritage. He creates kiicha frames, boats, baskets, jewelry, paintings, hand drums, and gourd rattles.

PJ and his wife Marlene Fosselman, teach hands-on cultural arts workshops together across tribal communities, County Libraries, and cultural programs throughout San Diego County, sharing traditional knowledge, creativity, and community resilience.

Náqmayan: A Poem in Luiseño

Toongay qawiinga

Nóo tóowa 'atáxmi

Naqmayam

Nóo tóowq 'atáxmi héelaqal

'Atáaxum náqmawun!

popúu'uk ponakiivoy

yứ pan héth'aan

No$úun tóonvan 'atáaxum póomoto

Náqmayam! Héelaaxam!

Listen

From the rock on the mountain

I see the people

Listen

See the people singing

People Listen!

The door was closed

Again it will open

My heart will weave among the people

Listen! Sing!

Diania Caudell

Diania is a member of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians. She has served multiple terms on the Board, being first elected in 2001 and has served as CIBA’s Treasurer for over 15 yeas. Diania works with several San Diego county-based tribes and schools, teaching basketweaving history and workshops. She currently represents CIBA as a member of the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC), a group which consists of tribal representatives from across the United States who are concerned about pesticides and their uses.

Néxwut (Gourd Rattle)

Diania Caudell

Mixed Media Collage

Diania is a member of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians. She has served multiple terms on the Board, being first elected in 2001 and has served as CIBA’s Treasurer for over 15 yeas. Diania works with several San Diego county-based tribes and schools, teaching basketweaving history and workshops. She currently represents CIBA as a member of the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC), a group which consists of tribal representatives from across the United States who are concerned about pesticides and their uses.

 
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