Robert Redbird was born in 1939 in Oklahoma. He is a
member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and often depicts tribal ceremonies in
his artwork.
Redbird grew up in Mountain View and Gotebo,
Oklahoma. He currently lives in Anadarko, and is a member of the the Kiowa Gourd
Clan, in addition to his membership in the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
The artistic style Redbird uses helps depict the
beauty of the Native American way of life. He studied many Native American
cultures other than his own, and has a great knowledge of Native American
traditions. He portrays the beauty of nature and Native American culture
throughout his art.
Some of Robert Redbird's awards include being
selected as the featured artist for the Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City. He
was inducted into the National Motion Picture Hall of Fame, and in 1998 he was
inducted into the Kiowa Hall of Fame.
Robert Redbird contributes much to the community in
addition to his exquisite artwork. He has traveled extensively, and gives
humanitarian aid to those he comes across. He has established missions of aid to
the poor in many areas. He has also donated his art to help those in need. He
sent some of his art to then New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to raise money for
victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York City. |
