During my trip to Oahu Hawaii, I was able to see two amazing types of sculpture unique to the islands and culture, The first was a Tiki carver. Although they seem very cliche and a classic touristy thing hawaiians take them seriously, and attribute a variety of meaning to the expression of the mouth and the type of head dress. For example the one I got has a growluing face and is the tiki of protection and a fire head dress which symbolizes passion and drive. The carver used a variety of native woods such as Koa, Hibiscus and Mango. The only tools used in the process are chainsaws for roughing the forms out, handsaws for more precise shaping, and chisels and a leather mallet for removing the material to create the completed form.
Title of Event: Tiki Studio
Date and time of event: Monday March 4th
Location of Event: Haleiwa, Oahu
Type of Event: Culture/sculture
1.) Provide a brief detail-oriented technical description or summary of the event you attended. During my trip to Oahu Hawaii, I was able to see two amazing types of sculpture unique to the islands and culture, The first was a Tiki carver. Although they seem very cliche and a classic touristy thing hawaiians take them seriously, and attribute a variety of meaning to the expression of the mouth and the type of head dress. For example the one I got has a growluing face and is the tiki of protection and a fire head dress which symbolizes passion and drive. The carver used a variety of native woods such as Koa, Hibiscus and Mango. The only tools used in the process are chainsaws for roughing the forms out, handsaws for more precise shaping, and chisels and a leather mallet for removing the material to create the completed form.
2.) Use the section below to write a well-structured paragraph focusing on your personal criticalinsight / response to the event. How did you interpret or react to what was presented to you?
I found the entire process to be very fascinating and culture rich. I love traditiona types of art and the meanings and overall feeling of depth that comes from them. The process is also amazing to me, they dont have any sort of template or list of possible combinations but they just do and invent and expand certain ideas that have been centuries old.
3.) What information, ideas, images, etc. most impressed you and why?
the speed and precision at which they carved, they were clearly masters at it. they made minimal cuts and chiselings to create something that otherwise looked like hours upon hours were sepnt on it.
4.) Overall, how would you rate this event (10 being the most worthwhile)? 10
eight 5.) Justify your rating in the question above:
Just seeing and exanding my understanding on something I thought would basically be a touristy and fake experience only to find i was wrong was amazing. I love being proved wrong like that and have a whole new respect for everything regarding tikis and the culture of the islands.