Post #108766 by ikitnrev on Tue, Aug 17, 2004 6:01 AM

I previously posted some of these pictures in the 'Tiki Events' forum, but decided it made more sense to display it here.

I was able to attend the recent Tiki Pa-ina event in Wisconsin, where I had the privelege of purchasing some neat works of tiki from various artists.

The first pictures are of an unusual 8 foot tall carving done by Jimmy (Chisel Slinger) from Exotic Arts in Ohio. Two pictures here - first an overall one showing the height and scale of the carving, and then a closer close-up. I discovered my ceilings were only 7 and a half feet tall, so I had to saw off 6 inches from the bottom - still a neat item, and it looks great in the room.

Here is another carving, accented with a bit of color, also from the Exotic Arts booth. The official event mug is on the extreme left, the other two mugs are from the Tiki Lounge in Pittsburgh, PA.

And finally a painting by Conga-Tiki, and a carving by Lake Surfer. This was the smallest (and least expensive) carving that Lake Sufer had on display, but I did like the tongue effect on it. I'm already kicking myself for not buying one of Lake Surfer's larger pieces.

Also, no picture of the CD put out by the Mensters, Conga-Tiki's group which I also picked up. I enjoyed this CD - ambient percussion that I found perfect for those moments when driving through Illinois cornfields, and one wants to be in a laid back, relaxing mode. There is good stuff happening in the North woods of Wisconsin.

Vern