Post #433309 by Tiki Shark Art on Mon, Feb 9, 2009 11:15 AM

Aloha tiki Tribe,
Robb~ Hey, thanks Robb. Yeah, the last two paintings have a very specific composition on common. I don't think artists should over explain their work, because looking at it SHOULD explain everything the viewer needs to enjoy (or hate) it. However, since it's you, I'll prattle off a little bit. I had this idea that I wanted the aumakuas (tiki creatures/animal-nature spirits) depicted to have that currently popular pop surrealistic toy quality. To be a very specific object resting on a very specific spot, at a very specific time. I think it started with the idea that the Menehunes come out at night. Evening, sunset exactly, the supernatural creatures in Hawaii issue forth. Also, evening is traditionally when the drinking starts. And the consumption of tropical drinks helps one to more clearly see that which is invisible to the normal (sober) eye during the day.
In short: heavy drinking at night may cause you to see some strange shit in Hawaii.
or...
"Welcome to the Mai Tai light Zone". :)

Still smoothing out the damn clouds, and starting the jungle.

Big Aloha from the Big Island!
B~

[ Edited by: tiki shark art 2009-02-09 13:43 ]