Do you think shag is selling out? - General Tiki

I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Wed, Sep 18, 2002 11:31 PM The Sacremento Bee newspaper recently printed a good article about Shag, and the whole marketing aspect of his work is presented. The article quotes him as having no qualms about merchandising his art, but all the products have to be functional. For example, he turned down one company's offer to make Shag bobblehead dolls. Also interesting is Robert Williams statement that Shag's art should not be considered lowbrow art, because "there's not enough overt sex or violence in it, it's too nice" ... which helps to explain why Shag's work is more likely to found in your local shopping mall than Robert William's artwork. My favorite line in the article ... "It's a Shag, Shag, Shag world after all." You can read the full article at ....... http://www.sacramento.com/portal/events/story/4180308p-5203028c.html Vern

The Sacremento Bee newspaper recently printed a good article about Shag, and the whole marketing aspect of his work is presented.

The article quotes him as having no qualms about merchandising his art, but all the products have to be functional. For example, he turned down one company's offer to make Shag bobblehead dolls.

Also interesting is Robert Williams statement that Shag's art should not be considered lowbrow art, because "there's not enough overt sex or violence in it, it's too nice" ... which helps to explain why Shag's work is more likely to found in your local shopping mall than Robert William's artwork.

My favorite line in the article ...
"It's a Shag, Shag, Shag world after all."

You can read the full article at .......
http://www.sacramento.com/portal/events/story/4180308p-5203028c.html

Vern

Post #8681 by ikitnrev on Wed, Sep 18, 2002 11:31 PM