Summertime… Time for Tiki

Well, summer is upon us and as usual summertime reminds all of backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and cold drinks. For me summertime is the time for tiki. Sweet exotic music playing over the soundsystem while cocktails are being mixed with a bevy of rums and juices. If this is your idea of paradise you probably have a little nostalgia for an easier time when Hawaii was being hearalded as our newest state… The interesting thing about “tiki” or “polynesian pop” is the fact that it’s a western re-imagining of polynesian culture. This is ultimately why I like it so much and it provides quite a wealth of imagery to play with in my particularly interesting way. If you’ve been to my gallery or my flikr you already know that there are quite a few examples of tiki artwork… heck, there’s even an entire section dedicated to tiki. Well, this summer is no different I currently have a bunch of tiki artwork showing up in two (count ’em TWO) great shows starting this week.

First up is “Summertime Fun Time”, this show runs from June 8 through July 6 at Howley’s Diner in West Palm Beach. Opening reception is Tuesday, June 8th at 8PM. Brought to you by the team who bring Stitch Rock to life it’s evidently a blast. This is my first time working with these fine folks but I’m extremely excited about it the artwork has been specially priced just for this event so if you’re saavy you might get extremely lucky! “Tiki Two – The Future” and “Kooky Kutout: Punchy” are just part of the lineup of fantastic South Florida art to be seen.

The Second is “Polyblend”, brought to you by Harold Golen Gallery as part of the Hukilau. Polyblend is the third show Harold Golen has done at this world famous event it runs from June 10 through June 12. Opening reception is Thursday, June 10 from 5 to 7pm and open to the public. I’m super excited to announce the triumphant homecoming of “Big Willie” for this show. This 6-eyed monster of a “glow in the dark” tiki is a sight to behold and is sure to create a stiramongst the revelers at this popular South Florida event. I will be assisting Harold at Hukilau so look for my bald head and ear to ear smile as you visit the Gallery and be sure and introduce yourself. As usual Harold will have a number of smaller pieces of my work as well as other’s, prints, postcards, etc.

Oh and I’d be completely remiss if I didn’t mention that the world famous Mai-Kai has just recently had a complete restock of N! Satterfield tiki necklaces and some very special artwork as well.  This restock contains the last of the “version 1” necklaces so if you’re collecting you better run to the giftshop before they’re gone for good!

As always thanks for the support and enjoy the art!