segments: 308
2017
Joseph Erb: Cherokee Renaissance Man

In This Episode

Whether he’s creating digital animation or engraving copper, Joseph Erb possesses the unique talent of flawlessly incorporating the traditional and modern. Contemporary icons routinely find their way into traditional artwork, and symbols of Cherokee lore come alive through computer-generated imagery, the technology of the future. See how his love for past and present drive his passion to keep the culture alive for future generations.

In This Episode

Whether he’s creating digital animation or engraving copper, Joseph Erb possesses the unique talent of flawlessly incorporating the traditional and modern. Contemporary icons routinely find their way into traditional artwork, and symbols of Cherokee lore come alive through computer-generated imagery, the technology of the future. See how his love for past and present drive his passion to keep the culture alive for future generations.

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