Art & Story in Totem Poles / Ignite Dallas
Channel: Randy Hoyt
Date: 2011-07-22

The Native Americans of the northwest Pacific coast carved magnificent vertical columns in cedar, commonly known as "totem poles." In this talk, web developer and myth enthusiast Randy Hoyt will discuss how, when, and why these poles were crafted; explore their relationship to a tribe's traditional stories and myths; and examine what anyone working in a creative profession can learn from these exquisite works of art.