Tama - NZ Pounamu/greenstone - Last post for '08! - pg99 - Tiki Carving

T Tipua Member Canberra, Australia Joined: Mar 07, 2007 Posts: 114	T Tipua Posted posted on Thu, Apr 26, 2007 5:48 AM Yeah, I agree with Benz. I'm all for the traditional designs, but I also love Tama's various takes and verves away from tradition. The amazing thing is that he manages, very successfully, to retain that beautiful Polynesian spirit imbued in his every creation. That's what you call a brilliant talent! But what of tradition anyway? I mean SOMEONE had to come up with the so-called "traditional" designs originally. They were an innovation then, why should artistic evolution halt for the traditionalists? Tama, I'd love to see more and more of your own original creations. I'm sure you enjoy creating them more too! :)

Yeah, I agree with Benz.
I'm all for the traditional designs, but I also love Tama's various takes and verves away from tradition. The amazing thing is that he manages, very successfully, to retain that beautiful Polynesian spirit imbued in his every creation. That's what you call a brilliant talent!

But what of tradition anyway?
I mean SOMEONE had to come up with the so-called "traditional" designs originally. They were an innovation then, why should artistic evolution halt for the traditionalists?

Tama, I'd love to see more and more of your own original creations. I'm sure you enjoy creating them more too! :)

Post #301948 by Tipua on Thu, Apr 26, 2007 5:48 AM