little lost tiki's "All over the Map" Exhibition open this Saturday December 11th only! That's it!

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LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:12 AM Aloha Friends! Sorry I've been out of loop for a few months... I promise to get back on track with some new Tiki work in a few... In the meantime... Won't you join me on Saturday November 6th? "All Over the Map" Explorations of and reflections on 20 years of Styles and Subject Matter Saturday November 6th 8 to 11pm at the Caged Chameleon Gallery 1519 North Main Street Santa Ana,CA (right down the block from the Bowers Museum which happens to have a Headhunter/PNG exhibition there during the show's duration.) "All over the Map" will be open every weekend from noon to 4pm until December 18th,just in time for the Holidays! We will have food and drink and the globetrotting tunes of Switched-on-Audrey who will be our lovely guest DJ that night.... This show will contain 20-25 new paintings,reflecting on some of the various styles and subject matter (including Tiki) that I've been exploring these many years and laying the groundwork for the next 20 years..... The Caged Chameleon gallery (Eric Smissen and Richard Espinachio-proprietors) have been bringing some of the most unique and unsung artists to the area's attention for 2 decades.It is their unique eye,exquisite taste,and approachable attitudes about art and artists,that have allowed this cultural treasure to thrive,even after 20 years. I have been exhibiting with them for all of those years,and could not think of better curators or a better venue to celebrate this strange staggering journey... Please join us,you won't regret it! I will be previewing a few of the Tiki pieces that are in this exhibit here, as well as providing some links and other information here.... so Check in every once in a while and get updated! Thank ye kindly! "All over the Map" Ken's solo exhibition November 6th! All the info is HERE! http://www.kenruzic.com [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2010-12-07 10:38 ]
M mp Member Nor Cal Joined: Mar 12, 2009 Posts: 459	M mp Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:18 AM Wish I could be there. Have a blast Kinny!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7544	G GROG Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:26 AM On 2010-10-14 09:12, little lost tiki wrote: Sorry I've been out of loop for a few months... We've enjoyed the quiet.
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:28 AM Whose "we? You and your gout friend? Hope to see you two there,Ernie.. and empee....gonna miss you buddy!
TJ tyger jymmy Member califorina Joined: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 554	TJ tyger jymmy Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:35 AM Alrighty Ken , Cheers
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:42 AM This is going to be great Sir Kinney - I'll be there with Mel. Wouldn't miss this for anything. See you in a few weeks!!
TM tiki mick Tiki Socialite SOCAL Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 4094	TM tiki mick Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 10:10 AM Your art is of the very highest quality. It is truly different. I don't know why, but it has an almost medieval or Byzantine quality to it....yet still manages to be Tiki.....maybe your style is "Tiki Byzantine"? I have always been a huge fan. Your fishes painting is my wallpaper on my PC, and has been for a long time.
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:06 PM Jymmy!-Hey old man! Hope to see you on the 6th! Greg-it will be such a joy to see you and Mel! Sharing your work with fellow artists is one of the best joys this life can give! Inspiration kindles and flares up after these shows...always! lucas-i think you're noticing the shallow dimensionality,decorative motifs,and period subject matter the most.... Come on down on the 6th and see a bunch of other styles,subjects,and approaches to soooo many themes.... Byzantine doesn't even begin to cover it! :) With so much to examine and with such a limited amount of preparation time some things just fell thru the gaps! 25 paintings just doesn't achieve the all-encompassment desired.... I've actually began planning a Part Two of this Exhibit....there's just so much! Thank you for liking my crazy scribblings! Well....AS PROMISED! the Tiki paintings that will be in this show.... "Jungle Drums" acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite Land of the Headhunters paint pens,acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite "the Hecklers" acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite this next one is African,actually I had made it for the Harold Golen exhibition "Poly-Blend" but decided on sending a different piece... so,it's kinda Tiki... "Return of the Ancestor" acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite "the Approaching Storm" acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite "the Chief's Bowl" acrylic and cel-vinyl on masonite and of course,my favorite of the batch.... "Village of the Spirits" acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a lovely Bamboo Ben frame That's it for now! Goodnight y'alls!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:35 PM I thought you said the Melvins were playing?
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:39 PM They heard BigToe was attending and they really dislike him sooo......
L leleliz Tiki Socialite NorCal Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1982	L leleliz Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 9:42 PM After seeing your studio first hand I have to say that these photos online versus seeing them in person really do not do your work justice.So much life and vibrancy can't be felt in your work just seeing it online that I hope anyone who can checks out your show in November. Congrats to you on the show. You old guys deserve a chance to show people you still have it :wink: All kidding aside The Land of the Headhunters is a really great piece.
SF Swamp Fire Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 1203	SF Swamp Fire Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 10:11 PM Yay! I'm in town and look forward to being there!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 10:15 PM On 2010-10-14 21:39, little lost tiki wrote: They heard BigToe was attending and they really dislike him sooo...... He shouda never tagged his amp!
T tikithomas08 Member San Diego CA Joined: Apr 10, 2007 Posts: 528	T tikithomas08 Posted posted on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 9:57 PM awww man! my band will be playing in arizona that night. BOOOOOOO!!! i wanted to go to this opening :(
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 9:14 AM Cancel it Thomas! Call in Sick! :) "All over the Map" exhibition November 6th! All the info is HERE! http://www.kenruzic.com [ Edited by: little lost tiki 2010-10-18 09:15 ]
HT HB TIKI Member Joined: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 684	HT HB TIKI Posted posted on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 1:47 PM My wife and I plan to attend, thanks for all the hard work you put in for your up coming event. Roger and Margaret brittan.
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 8:57 PM Break a leg buddy! All this work is smokin'!! Hey, I dreamed you did an Odysseus series... Maybe next show.
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 8:42 AM It will be nice to see you and Margaret there,Roger! So far,it looks like we'll be getting a HUGE CROWD of folks ! YAY! Hank-Odysseus... that will be for ALL OVER THE MAP part deux... i wish i still had a slide of "Achilles Dragging Hector around the Walls of Troy" to show you.... Did it back in 92-93,but didn't get a slide of it... Hope to see you there,buddy!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 8:32 AM TEN MORE DAYS! Hope you can make it to OC on November 6th for this! i gots Free Hugs for YOU! :)
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 8:54 AM tee hee, i am giddy with antici..... pation!!!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 9:01 AM AND! it will be the day AFTER Toe's Birthday! Happy 75th Birthday,Tommy! Every person attending get's to give him a big Birthday Spanking or Punch of their choice that evening.... (Limited Supply...1 Punch or Spanking per person)
S Sophista-tiki Tiki Socialite Seattle WA Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 1899	S Sophista-tiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 9:57 AM If the transporter I ordered off the interwebtubes gets here in time I'm sooOOOo there!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 8:40 PM wussup wit Don's booking the Dynatones the same night?
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 8:44 AM On 2010-10-27 20:40, RevBambooBen wrote: wussup wit Don's booking the Dynatones the same night? That was a special request i made... Believe me,without the Dynatones and the people they will draw we would exceed capacity at the gallery and the Fire Department would show up!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9:22 AM hey Mr. Spell check, its Dynotones,
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9:26 AM :lol: sad i won't be seeing you at the exhibition,Jeff Pop on down after they play!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9:29 AM I was thinking of swingin by your exhibit before they play. Jeff(btd)
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9:32 AM Rockin! Thanks!
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 11:02 AM Wish I could be there....but I'm on the other side of country! Wish you all the best with the show! Love the work!
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 11:47 AM Hey Kinny, congrats on the show! Wish I could be there, but there's no travel allowance in my budget right now. I just know when folks see all your other non-tiki stuff in person they'll be blown away by the range of styles and color and pure awesomeness. I hope you're taking some of those huge pieces in your studio, like the weird circusy one. I hope you sell tons! Cheers!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 7:41 PM it's gonna be awesome!!!! Ruzic Art and the MELVINS!!! Can't wait for this show!!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 9:26 PM i wish! Zerostreet,Jen,,, i wish i was a rich and famous artist only for this reason... So i could charter a jet to fly around the globe and pickup all my friends so i could share this event with them..... You all have always been so encouraging and kind and I'm very thankful for that! 20 years.... What a beautiful dream! i hope everyone else can follow their heart and interests and be able to sustain their first love for at least that long during their lives! :)
Z zerostreet Tiki Socialite http://www.zerostreet.com Joined: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2411	Z zerostreet Posted posted on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 6:12 PM On 2010-10-28 21:26, little lost tiki wrote: i wish! Zerostreet,Jen,,, i wish i was a rich and famous artist only for this reason... So i could charter a jet to fly around the globe and pickup all my friends so i could share this event with them..... You all have always been so encouraging and kind and I'm very thankful for that! 20 years.... What a beautiful dream! i hope everyone else can follow their heart and interests and be able to sustain their first love for at least that long during their lives! :) Beautiful sentiment Ken! And I would certainly do the same if I ever "made it" in this art game!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 7:39 AM Man, What a good show that was Kinny. The red dots on so many works were just a bonus. Anyone get any pictures??
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 2:34 PM you got a time machine,teaks? it's this upcoming Saturday! haw!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 3:58 PM Oh, thought the show, The Map, was finished. The show is ALL OVER the Map" paintings by Ken Ruzic (little lost tiki)
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 1, 2010 9:53 PM yupper,teaks! Now you've got it! FIVE MORE DAYS! buy sunglasses and anti-vertigo medication!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11015	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:22 PM Congrats on the show Kinny. After 20+ years of experience and the last 6+ months of frantic arting - you deserve it! Best wishes that all goes well and everyone has a great time!
TK Tiki Kitty Member San Clemente, CA Joined: May 24, 2009 Posts: 178	TK Tiki Kitty Posted posted on Wed, Nov 3, 2010 1:04 PM Looking forward to it! See you Saturday!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 9:17 AM Mike-:( you'll be missed,my friend! Deanna-YAY! i get to see you and Trevor as a married unit! YAY! Double the free hugs for you! Just got done compiling a clearview folder full of 87 drawings for the show Add that to over 30 pieces of art on the walls and there is GUARANTEED SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY! YAY!
IK Iokona Ki'i Member SoCal Joined: Nov 14, 2008 Posts: 816	IK Iokona Ki'i Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 11:21 AM WooHoo! I will see you there! Got sprung from the can and will be bringing my parole officer with me!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 3:10 PM Oooh yeah, I remember that officer! I'd wanna get handcuffed by HER! I don't think I am gonna come. I already got two Ruzics. You seen one you seen them all, really. Yawn. I mean sure this guy is a consummate artist, super professional craftsman, incredibly talented brush swinger, and all around cuddly human being, but WHO needs that. :D
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 5:08 PM On 2010-11-04 15:10, bigbrotiki wrote: I don't think I am gonna come. I already got two Ruzics. Ooooooh! And nice ones at that!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 6:13 PM Limit 2 paintings per earthling! :lol: Those look beautiful Sven! Glad they're in such a perfect environment! Thank you again! i am honored... you too Ro-Ro! to all those who won't be able to make it.... you have until the 18th of December to come visit! I gotta go! Hanging the show tonight! JOY! :)
H Hinano_Paul Member Orange, Ca. Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 211	H Hinano_Paul Posted posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 8:47 PM Oh great another night of Kinny, Kinny, Kinny! Shoot me now! See you Sat buddy.
K Krisdrama Tiki Socialite Simi Valley, CA Joined: Mar 12, 2006 Posts: 321	K Krisdrama Posted posted on Fri, Nov 5, 2010 4:35 PM Looking forward to it! And, my sister lives in Santa Ana so she's going, too.
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 5, 2010 8:59 PM YAY Paul and Chris! Looks like a LOT and i mean a LOT of people are going to show up! FUNFUNFUN!!! Forty Six paintings on the walls...Seventy Eight drawings in a clearview folder....a limited edition print run of 25 and me in a suit! Can it get any better? :) Here's most of the paintings and some of the drawings for y'alls that can't make it but still wanna see the show! See you all TOMORROW! SATURDAY!SATURDAY!SATURDAY! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=86938&id=1451540979&l=ff23c19cd6
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9206	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Fri, Nov 5, 2010 9:03 PM I wish we could be there. Your art is wonderful and so are you. As Benzart would say, "happy happy happy" that this is happening for someone who deserves it. Big Hug, Wendy

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