The Exotic World of Tiki Art at Forest Lawn Museum
This fascinating and burgeoning art movement, is featured in this captivating exhibit at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale.
Beginning August 8, 2008, the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale will present "In Search of Tiki," a fascinating juxtaposition between the old and the new, between the traditional Oceanic art made by the native peoples of the Pacific Islands and the entire gamut of second-generation Pan-Polynesian artifacts that embellished restaurants and bars from the 1940s through the mid-1970s. The exhibit will also feature inventive interpretations by a new group of artists who are pushing the boundaries of Tiki Style and creating objects that have little or no basis in Polynesian arts. Tiki Art is now an internationally and commercially recognized movement.
"In Search of Tiki," which embodies the Forest Lawn Museum's goal to enrich, inspire and educate the community, will display traditional Oceanic Tikis, featuring Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian figurative carvings and photography of Tiki archeology in their original settings; Tiki Americana, featuring 20th century American carvings and paintings in the spirit of the romantic South Seas; and current 21st century tiki artists, such as Josh Agle (better known as "Shag"), Mark Ryden, Anthony Ausgang, Art Katz, Atomikitty, R.K. Sloane, and more. Authors Douglas Nason and Jeff Fox will serve as guest curators for the exhibit. Major contributors to "In Search of Tiki," are Oceanic Arts Tropical Décor in Whittier, California, and the Marc and Alice Davis Collection.
The "In Search of Tiki" exhibit will be on display from Friday, August 8, 2008, through Sunday, January 4, 2009, in the Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205. Admission is free. For more information, please call 1-800-204-3131, or log on to the Forest Lawn Museum
The Forest Lawn Museum was founded in 1951 with a vision of bringing a wide variety of artwork to the community through both its permanent collection and traveling exhibits. The museum's permanent collection features both original works and reproductions by artists from throughout the world including both ancient and contemporary pieces. Bronzes by Frederic Remington, pre-historic stone sculptures, rare coins, valuable 13th to 20th century stained glass and architectural masterpieces such as Paradise Doors are among the more than nearly 250 pieces that can be viewed year-round by museum visitors. In addition, the museum proudly hosts special exhibits such as the "Mixed Doubles: The Art of David Willardson" exhibit, as well as a unique blend of educational and artistic workshops, lectures, films and videos.
About Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn is the community resource where families and friends turn to celebrate life - from weddings and baptisms to funerals and family history. Founded in 1906, Forest Lawn serves Southern California through its seven locations; Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Cypress, Covina Hills, Long Beach, Cathedral City and Palm Springs. Forest Lawn originated the memorial-park concept that eliminated upright tombstones in favor of sweeping vistas and lawns, and opened the first mortuary on dedicated cemetery grounds. Forest Lawn offers a wide range of products and services, including funeral planning and packages, memorial property, flowers, and cremation and mortuary services. (Glendale FD 656, Hollywood Hills FD 904, Cypress FD 1051, Covina Hills FD 1150, Long Beach FD 1151, Cathedral City FD 1847, Palm Springs FD 1908)
