Post #386781 by woofmutt on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 12:26 AM

" WHAT did I misunderstand and where did I misconstrue?" -bigbrotiki-

The intent of this particular thread was for artists and collectors to explain where they're coming from with Tiki Art that they make/collect which may fall beyond someone else's definition of Tiki Art. It was meant not as a counterpoint to your original thread but as a companion thread, a thread where the focus could be on the thoughts of the artists and collectors and not a continuation of the argument you presented in your original thread.

I think I stated it fairly clearly:

*"I had written the (post) below as a sort of PS in my post on the in the "What defines "TIKI" art...and does anybody care?" thread...But then it seemed like a thread of thoughts beyond a definition of Tiki Art from people who are artists or "other crafters" (especially those who make Tiki Art which isn't particularly strict to its Polynesian source) might be an interesting companion thread.

So you make Tiki Art, but what you make or the way you make it may not fall within a narrow definition of Tiki Art. Why do you as an artist feel your art qualifies as Tiki Art?"*

As I see it, any posts in this thread which continue the argument in your original thread would be misunderstanding and misconstruing of the purpose of this thread. That's my narrow definition and I'm sticking to it.

"You obviously used the term "narrow" the way I understood it...since I just happen to be the one around here who tried to define Tiki and nonTiki, you are calling my definition narrow..."

I don't see where I cited your argument directly (no quotes from you) nor did I even hint at your actual definition. I merely used the term "narrow definition". Using "narrow definition" was necessary in presenting the question I wanted artists/collectors to consider. I could have been round about and vague but that would have led to endless redefining and off topic posts. Fortunately we avoided that pitfall completely.

All that said I've enjoyed the discussions and argument in the "...does anybody care?" thread. It's rare to come across people who can make a good argument of their thoughts. Even more rare are those who can entertain the contrary opinions of others without picking up their toys and storming off.

In this thread I appreciated the posts from Heath, JohnnyP, and Sophista-tiki where some insight about their work was offered. The thought behind the object isn't often presented on Tiki Central.