Post #269206 by VampiressRN on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 2:01 PM

I am slightly off topic here, but thinking out loud about how Tiki affects the masses, and how revival for the masses needs to be supported by the masses (or those with money). I just read an article in the Sacramento Bee today about how Los Angeles is sinking buku bucks into preserving the multiple (and somewhat famous) Mexican Murals in that city, that are being eeked out by grafiti, new building, and just the ravages of time. Some quotes here...

"The City of Angels claims to have more that 3,000 murals."
"David Alfaro Siqueiros.....unveiled his LA mural in 1932."
"American Tropical, a famous mural is currently under restoration thanks to a $7.8 million restoration program financed by the city and the Getty Foundation."

Now that is a hefty wad of change. Maybe bringing the attention of local/national philanthropists to the cause of Tiki preservation would be the key to avoid demolition of Tiki landmarks by unworthy investors. Rebuilding a lost Tiki lounge, apartment complex, etc., as part of our heritage may interest some worthy investors. There are so many arts attached to Tiki, maybe bringing them into the public schools would also be a way to improve awareness. Imagine your kid coming home from school and handing you a Tiki mug they made in workshop!!!

How about a DVD version of BOT? There is always a huge portion of the public that does not get exposure via reading, but a DVD might gain a good following of newbies to support Polynesian Pop. I love Sophista-tiki's museum project....it would be great to see that rollout in reality.

OK.....back to our regularly scheduled program here. :)