Post #292446 by Surf tiki on Fri, Mar 16, 2007 3:27 PM

I'm with Queen K. Simmer down folks.

In GMans defense: It is understandable that GMan would be upset at someone slamming his piece that we have been watching grow for what seems like a couple of months now. I have never seen him represent himself or his work as being "authentic" anything. It is simply his interpretation of a traditional art form.

In Dragons defense: Implying that you know more about Maori art than her it a bit arrogant since you don't really know her.

Seeing exchanges like this is disheartening and somewhat discouraging to someone like me who is just starting our to try and make some art myself. I grew up around American Indian culture but don't judge people who make Indian inspired art, unless they are trying to pass it off as being an original tribal piece.

There is a lot of stuff on this forum that may blend several cultures into one piece. This is not meant to be disrepectful. For instance, Benz newest piece. Did Moai have mokos? Of course not. But that is truly a beautiful piece.

GMan, let it go and keep making bad ass stuff. Dragon, if you want to invest your time more wisely focus on some of the stuff that is offered up for sale in the Internet as being authentically Maori, when it is clearly just crap. Or better yet, since you have some seemingly impressive lineage post some of your own or your families work. I'm sure we would all love to see it.

[ Edited by: Surf tiki 2007-03-16 21:05 ]