I think it has reached a point where it bears discussion... - Tiki Carving

M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2005 2:27 PM I don't disagree with the effort to preserve the "classic" Tiki forms and carvings that the masters here continue to motivate us with, in fact I appreciate the fact that there are purists out there that "only" carve the traditional. That's for them (their niche in this Ohana)and while I wish I possesed an eighth of their talent, reality keeps me at the level that I am at for now. As far as posting works in the future...I am sceptical now of being quite judged by the purists. I do try to maintain some element of polynesian flare to my carvings but I guess unless it's a Lono, or a Marq, or something from the books, it isn't respected as an attempt at the art or spirit of Tiki. Can't beleive I jumped off the bleachers but, I'm Irish and this is my 2 cents. Respectfully, McTiki

I don't disagree with the effort to preserve the "classic" Tiki forms and carvings that the masters here continue to motivate us with, in fact I appreciate the fact that there are purists out there that "only" carve the traditional. That's for them (their niche in this Ohana)and while I wish I possesed an eighth of their talent, reality keeps me at the level that I am at for now. As far as posting works in the future...I am sceptical now of being quite judged by the purists. I do try to maintain some element of polynesian flare to my carvings but I guess unless it's a Lono, or a Marq, or something from the books, it isn't respected as an attempt at the art or spirit of Tiki.

Can't beleive I jumped off the bleachers but, I'm Irish and this is my 2 cents.

Respectfully,

McTiki

Post #198026 by McTiki on Mon, Nov 14, 2005 2:27 PM