What defines

T TikiMango Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 798	T TikiMango Posted posted on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 3:27 PM I am completely new to TC, but spent the last 45mins reading this entire thread. I think what Bigbrotiki is trying to convey is there can be a delineation between "tiki" (Polynesian/South Seas) based art, and "totem" (Pacific NW) based art. His assertion that the latter should not be refered to as "tiki art" sounds pretty strong to me. The C. Phillips illustrations that were linked to are clearly totem-based, Pacific NW themed. I would not consider them in a "tiki art" category. I think modern tiki has been influenced heavily by totem art, hence some of the brightly colored (traditional themed) tikis we see today. Is there anything wrong with that? I don't think so, as long as the basis of the tiki design still screams Polynesian/South Seas influence. The coupling of Ed Roth inspiration with Tiki we see today are very complementary in my opinion. After all, both were emerging after WWII, spurred by young service men bringing their experiences (South Seas) or training (mechanics) back to The States. It is logical for them to influence each other. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... now go beholder what you prefer. :drink: [ Edited by: TikiMango 2008-06-18 15:30 ]

I am completely new to TC, but spent the last 45mins reading this entire thread. I think what Bigbrotiki is trying to convey is there can be a delineation between "tiki" (Polynesian/South Seas) based art, and "totem" (Pacific NW) based art. His assertion that the latter should not be refered to as "tiki art" sounds pretty strong to me.

The C. Phillips illustrations that were linked to are clearly totem-based, Pacific NW themed. I would not consider them in a "tiki art" category. I think modern tiki has been influenced heavily by totem art, hence some of the brightly colored (traditional themed) tikis we see today. Is there anything wrong with that? I don't think so, as long as the basis of the tiki design still screams Polynesian/South Seas influence.

The coupling of Ed Roth inspiration with Tiki we see today are very complementary in my opinion. After all, both were emerging after WWII, spurred by young service men bringing their experiences (South Seas) or training (mechanics) back to The States. It is logical for them to influence each other.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... now go beholder what you prefer. :drink:

[ Edited by: TikiMango 2008-06-18 15:30 ]

Post #387915 by TikiMango on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 3:27 PM