Bio:
Robert Charloe (Photographer)– Kalispel Tribe of Indians
The Kalispel Indian Reservation is located in the Northeast corner of Washington State. Robert was born in the small town of Newport, twenty miles west of the reservation. After being relocated to Spokane, he attended a variety of public schools.
In 1977 Robert attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was there that he first became interested in photography. In 1980, Robert graduated with an Associates of Fine Arts Degree in Photography and 2-D Design.
After moving to the Seattle area, he attended the University of Washington concentrating on American Indian Studies and Art. The in 1983, Robert had to withdraw from classes and return to work. He always wondered if he would get the opportunity to finish his education.
In the summer of 2001 the Kalispel’s Camas Institute asked if he would be interested in returning to class and finish his journey in education. In the fall of 2001, Robert returned to the University of Washington. In 2002, Robert’s name was added to Dean’s List and received a High Scholar Award. In 2004, Robert graduated from the School of Art at the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Immediately after graduation, Robert enrolled at Antioch University of Seattle with the 2nd Tribal Cohort at the Muckleshoot Tribal College on the Muckleshoot Reservation. In the fall of 2007, Robert completed his educational journey with a Master’s Degree in Education.
Robert Charloe is an award winning, internationally known photographer best recognized for his images of American Indian dancers, regalia and landscapes.
Artist Statement:
When he was asked, what kind of photographer he is, Robert responded with, “I’m a Point-and-Pray kind of photographer. I point the camera, take the picture, and pray that it comes out.” ~ “With my imagery I concentrate on capturing the essence of the moment, as a mean of an artistic expression. My photographs are well received for their artistic value as fine art photography”