Post #573124 by MadDogMike on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 11:33 AM

On 2011-01-24 07:55, TikiShipman wrote:
...and embracing all of the art and culture from these islands really does help to create more of a reality, as if we're really there. I say, go visit all of these places and bring back the real indigenous art to decorate your Tiki bars to help create an even more authentic escape...

To keep the style from growing stale, I think it is important for current tiki artist to continue to get fresh inspiration from authentic artifacts rather than just rehashing the mid-century American interpretation found in todays thrift shops. That's not to say I don't like things that are done in a classic style, but some of the most treasured mugs of years gone by have hideous glaze jobs. But I'm also not against new technology being incorporated into tiki art such as tastefully done LED eyes. No, Stephen Crane didn't use any LEDs but he might have if they were available.