What defines

K Kenike Tiki Socialite McKinney, TX Joined: Jul 24, 2003 Posts: 1207	K Kenike Posted posted on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 3:30 PM On 2008-06-10 14:17, bigbrotiki wrote: today's "Tiki revival" more and more is creating art in a self-perpetuating vacuum, with no reference to the stylistic genre it is named after. It certainly seems like the definition of what is “tiki” gets wider and wider every year with retailers. And although there are some very talented artists that do incredible work, imagery of pirates, robots and monsters don't make me think "tiki." I admit I still have a lot learn about the art form, but I do know that just because something is advertised as “tiki” doesn’t mean it is. “Tiki” is a selling tool. Not many people would buy a “vampire mug,” but call it a “vampire tiki mug” and people will take notice. Make it a “limited edition vampire tiki mug” and you have a winner.

On 2008-06-10 14:17, bigbrotiki wrote:
today's "Tiki revival" more and more is creating art in a self-perpetuating vacuum, with no reference to the stylistic genre it is named after.

It certainly seems like the definition of what is “tiki” gets wider and wider every year with retailers. And although there are some very talented artists that do incredible work, imagery of pirates, robots and monsters don't make me think "tiki." I admit I still have a lot learn about the art form, but I do know that just because something is advertised as “tiki” doesn’t mean it is. “Tiki” is a selling tool. Not many people would buy a “vampire mug,” but call it a “vampire tiki mug” and people will take notice. Make it a “limited edition vampire tiki mug” and you have a winner.

Post #386084 by Kenike on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 3:30 PM