Tiki Art: Why Do You Do What You Do? - General Tiki

T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 7, 2008 9:23 AM On 2008-06-12 06:57, Sophista-tiki wrote: I have struggled for yrs trying to be respected in the bigger tiki scene not only for my interpretation of tiki, but also for the fact that Ive been at it for so long. Unfortunately I do think its all about whats popular and what sells. and that's what perpetuates the look that defines tiki art for so many. I see time and time again that people will pay hundreds of dollars for a print from an artist that they consider popular just because everyone else says so. and not be willing to pay $50.00 or $60.00 for an original painting from someone who has not been accepted as popular. So around and around we go! Sophista. I think the reason for your current state of popularity is completely geographical. If you lived in Southern California and were able to vend at the more events, and participate in the gallery art shows, I'm sure more people would have a SophistaTiki original on their wall. Plus, a little face time with people goes a long way. I've been a fan of your work since the days of Tiki News and I think your stuff is great, I just think you have to "go to where the tiki is", more often. I'm really looking forward to your "Home Sweet Googie" Sign art that's listed on your site as "Coming Attractions". Cool stuff.

On 2008-06-12 06:57, Sophista-tiki wrote:

I have struggled for yrs trying to be respected in the bigger tiki scene not only for my interpretation of tiki, but also for the fact that Ive been at it for so long. Unfortunately I do think its all about whats popular and what sells. and that's what perpetuates the look that defines tiki art for so many. I see time and time again that people will pay hundreds of dollars for a print from an artist that they consider popular just because everyone else says so. and not be willing to pay $50.00 or $60.00 for an original painting from someone who has not been accepted as popular. So around and around we go!

Sophista. I think the reason for your current state of popularity is completely geographical. If you lived in Southern California and were able to vend at the more events, and participate in the gallery art shows, I'm sure more people would have a SophistaTiki original on their wall. Plus, a little face time with people goes a long way. I've been a fan of your work since the days of Tiki News and I think your stuff is great, I just think you have to "go to where the tiki is", more often. I'm really looking forward to your "Home Sweet Googie" Sign art that's listed on your site as "Coming Attractions". Cool stuff.

Post #392118 by tikiyaki on Mon, Jul 7, 2008 9:23 AM