He-She Tiki
Tikis have a fandom that precludes collection and inclusion. The cool cats who admire, collect & respect Polynesian art, et al, keep this connection alive. They are a special breed that must be revered in their love for honoring this traditional primitive art. As my piece comes from an amalgamation of cultures, I hope to honor both.
Tiki protects them all as well as the Hawaiian gods tattooed on his body.
S/he is life: S/he is male: S/he is female: The world revolves. We are one: we are each: we are both: we are love.
‘He-She Tiki’ - 2023
Pyrographic burned wood panel, acrylic paint, found objects on an antique wood frame
9" wide x 12" high
Tikis have a fandom that precludes collection and inclusion. The cool cats who admire, collect & respect Polynesian art, et al, keep this connection alive. They are a special breed that must be revered in their love for honoring this traditional primitive art. As my piece comes from an amalgamation of cultures, I hope to honor both.
Tiki protects them all as well as the Hawaiian gods tattooed on his body.
S/he is life: S/he is male: S/he is female: The world revolves. We are one: we are each: we are both: we are love.
‘He-She Tiki’ - 2023
Pyrographic burned wood panel, acrylic paint, found objects on an antique wood frame
9" wide x 12" high
Tikis have a fandom that precludes collection and inclusion. The cool cats who admire, collect & respect Polynesian art, et al, keep this connection alive. They are a special breed that must be revered in their love for honoring this traditional primitive art. As my piece comes from an amalgamation of cultures, I hope to honor both.
Tiki protects them all as well as the Hawaiian gods tattooed on his body.
S/he is life: S/he is male: S/he is female: The world revolves. We are one: we are each: we are both: we are love.
‘He-She Tiki’ - 2023
Pyrographic burned wood panel, acrylic paint, found objects on an antique wood frame
9" wide x 12" high