Richard Ray Whitman

Biography

Richard Ray Whitman is a Yuchi/Muscogee multidisciplinary artist and actor born in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1949. Enrolled in the Muscogee Nation, he draws on his Native American heritage to create thought-provoking works that capture contemporary realities. His photography series, such as "Street Chiefs," highlights the struggles faced by homeless Native men, shedding light on urban and rural isolation.