MICHELLE BICKFORD and THE TIKI FARM 15th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
with BIG TOE, SCOTT SCHEIDLY, DOUG HORNE & KEN RUZIC
November 6–29, 2015
Artist reception: Friday, November 6th; 8-11PM
Live performance by Tommy Tokioko
Lee Joseph (of Luxuria Music) will be DJing
Friday, November 6th marks the opening night celebration of Tiki Farm’s 15th Anniversary, with a comprehensive exhibition of 500 of the most important and coveted selections of their over 2,000 different designs created to-date. Exclusive to the event, La Luz De Jesus will be world-premiering four brand new Tiki Farm limited edition Tiki mugs designed by Big Toe, Doug Horne, Scott “Flounder” Scheidly, Ken Ruzic and a Tiki decanter designed Michelle Bickford. Each mug comes with a signed and numbered box label exclusive to that design, and one even comes with two Tiki Farm swizzle sticks.
An Anniversary Show Compendium is available for only $5. Art purchases can be handled by phone or email at (323)666-7667 or info@laluzdejesus.com
Ltd. Edition of 100, 5 3/8″ in height, 9 oz. capacity, $50 each Sold Out
Ltd. Edition of 100, 7.5″ in height, 16 oz. capacity, $50 each Sold Out
Ltd. Edition of 100, 7 5/8″ in height, 20 oz. capacity, $50 each Sold Out
Ltd. Edition of 100, 8″ in height, 22 oz. capacity, $50 each Sold Out
Ltd. Edition of 100, 9″ in height, 50 oz. capacity, $75 each
40 pages, Full color, $5
22 drawings on 44 pages, $20
The mugs, decanters, catalogs and coloring books can be purchased online at www.wackola.com
Tiki Farm is credited as being the world’s largest and most recognized manufacturer of Tiki mugs, having produced millions of mugs over the last 15 years, designed by such notable artists as Shag, The Pizz, Crazy Al Evans, Rick Rietveld and countless others.
On display as well will be a tribute display to Tiki Farm’s late Art Director, The Pizz. Dubbed “The Lord Of Lowbrow”, The Pizz played a pivotal role in Tiki Farm’s most recent years, lending his artistic and creative abilities to a massive amount of designs.
This exhibition should not be missed by any fans of the mid-century artistic movement as well of course by any fans of Tiki, Lowbrow Art and Kustom Kulture. “Tiki” is an integral part of these movements, especially here in Southern California, and no other company better exemplifies the passion, commitment and creative breadth that has made Tiki such a household word any better than Southern California’s beloved Tiki Farm.
Tiki Farm’s Holden Westland as well as many of the current artists involved in the Tiki scene will be on hand to celebrate an amazing and unparalleled 15 years of wonderful, mind-boggling Tiki artistry and creativity.
BIG TOE
“My 10 paintings function as a love letter to the art of tiki mugs, the art of the tropical cocktail and to my relationship with Tiki Farm and my pal Holden Westland. I met Holden (aka “the hardest working man in tiki”) in the 80’s over happy-hour long island ice teas, then we were reacquainted in the mid-2000s when our love for tiki and Polynesian ‘pop’ culture caused our paths to cross again. It has been a unique pleasure to work with Holden to create what I hope is a unique voice in the tiki mug world, and it is my absolute honor to be a part of the Mondo Tiki art show.”
Acrylic on panel, 11×17″, (15×21″ framed), $500 Sold
Acrylic on panel, 11×17″(15×21″ framed), $500
Acrylic on panel, 8×11″ (12×14″ framed), $300
Acrylic on panel, 11×17″ (15×21″ framed), $500 Sold
Acrylic on panel, 11×17″ (15×21″ framed), $500
Acrylic on panel, 11×17″ (15×21″ framed), $500 Sold
Acrylic on panel, 8×10″ (12×14″ framed), $300 Sold
Acrylic on panel, 8×11″ (12×14″ framed), $300
Acrylic on panel, 8×11″ (12×14″ framed), $300
Acrylic on panel, 24×36″ (32×43″ framed), $2,400 Sold
Scott “Flounder” Scheidly
Scott Scheidly creates realistic renditions of the surreal, often with pop culture references. He has also developed a strong following for his incredible paintings of skeletal art and botanics, as well as his sense of humour. Scott lives and works in Orlando and has an art degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Acrylic, 12×24″, (16×28″ framed), $1,600 Sold
Acrylic, 12×29″, (16×31″ framed), $1,800
Acrylic, 12×24″, (16×28″ framed), $1,600 Sold
Acrylic, 20×24″, (24×28″ framed), $3,000
Acrylic, 12×18″, (17×23″ framed), $1,100 Sold
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Acrylic, 9.75×9.75″, (13.75×13.75″ framed), $800
Doug Horne
“Images of past pop culture mixed with current-day pop culture provide an endless source of inspiration and possibilities for me” states Long Beach area artist Doug Horne whose work reflects his love of mid-century atomic, deco and of course, tiki. Doug has designed numerous tiki mugs and worked with Fender on their Art-Coustics Tiki Art Series of guitars.
Pencil on paper, 14×20″ in vintage frame, $500 Sold
Pencil on paper, 16×27″, $700 Sold
Pastel and pencil on paper, 16×27″, $600 Sold
Pencil on paper, 19×22″ $600
Pencil on paper, 18×20″ framed $600
Pastel and pencil on paper, 17×20″ $600
Pencil on paper, 27.5×33.5″ $1,600 Sold
Ken Ruzic
Ken ‘Kinny’ Ruzic is a self-taught artist, former marine, and world traveler. Ruzic says he began his career in the surf industry doing tee-shirt graphic design for Rusty Surfboards and Hawaiian Island Creations. Wanting to pursue fine arts, Ruzic divided his time between honing his in both art and graphic design. Ken blends Polynesian myth and tradition with his personal artistic mythology and humor working with acrylics, water color, ink, & wood burning.
acrylic on masonite/artboard 10×20″ (16×26″ with a Bamboo Ben frame) $500 Sold
Acrylic on wood, 24×36″ (29.5×41″ in frame carved by Derek Weaver), $2,500 Sold
Acrylic on masonite/artboard, 10×20″, (16×26″ with a Bamboo Ben frame), $500
acrylic on wood 10×20″ $400
Pyrography on wood with acrylic tinting, 8×8, (woodburning thatching texture on sides) $250Sold
acrylic on wood, 10×20″ $400
pyrography on wood with acrylic tinting, 8×8″ (woodburning thatching texture on sides) $250
pyrography on wood with acrylic tinting, 8×8″ (woodburning thatching texture on sides) $250
pyrography on wood with acrylic tinting, 8×8″ (woodburning thatching texture on sides) $250 Sold
pyrography on wood with acrylic tinting, 12×36″ $1,200
MICHELLE BICKFORD “YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW”
“Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” is a collection of imaginary movie stills. Utilizing 3D elements to capture the look and movement of the art and movies I was magnetized to as a kid. Creating a frozen frame from my minds eye, be it action packed, sculptural or just plain silly.” – Michelle Bickford
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 3.75×11.75″ (8.75×16.75″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 3.75×10″ (8.75×15″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 3.75×10.75″ (8.75×15.75″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 4.75×24.5″ (7.75×27.5″ framed), $700 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 5.5×3.5″ (10×8.5″ framed), $350 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 7×3.5″ (15.5×12″ framed), $350 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 7×3.5″ (12×10″ framed), $350 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 6.5×4.5″ (10.5×8.75″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 10×3.75″ (14×7.5″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 4.75×24.5″ (7.75×27.5″ framed), $600 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 13.5×5.5″ (17×9″ framed), $800 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 5.5×3.5″ (9.25×7.25″ framed), $400 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 5×4″ (7.5×6.5″ framed), $600 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite with Wenge Wood accents, 10.25×13.25″ (15×18″ framed), $1,100 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 7.5×1.5″ (12×6″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 4.5×23″ (6.5×25.25″ framed), $900 Sold
Wenge wood veneer 3D sculpture, 3.75×10″ (11.5×21.5″ framed), $950 Sold
Wenge wood veneer 3D sculpture, 5.5×7.25″ (15.75×17.5″ framed with vintage grasscloth), $900
Wenge wood veneer 3D sculpture, 5×11″ (11.5×21.75″ framed with vintage grasscloth), $950
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 2.5×2.5″ (8×8″ framed), $400 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 10×26″ (15×31″ framed), $1,200 Hold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 3.25×13.5″ (9×17″ framed), $700
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 6.75×4.75″ (15×13″ framed), $600
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 8×3.5″ (12.5×8″ framed), $500
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 7.75×2.75″ (11×6.25″ framed), $500 Sold
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 11.25×9.5″ (17×14.5″ framed), $1,500
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 11.5×9.5″ (17×15″ framed), $1,300
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 9.75×12.75″ (14.5×17.5″ framed), $1,200
acrylic on board, 4.5×4.5″ (6.5×6.5″ framed), $250
acrylic on board, 3.25×4.5″ (5.5×6.75″ framed), $250
acrylic on board, 3.25×4.5″ (6.25×7.5″ framed), $250
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 6×5″ (7.5×6.5″ framed), $600
dimensional wooden sculpture with vintage fabric backing, 63.5×16.5″ (66×19″ framed) $6,000
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 7.5×1.5″ (12×6″ framed), $500
acrylic on cut and shaped masonite, 23.75×3.75″ (26.25×5″ framed), $700
This is Michelle’s second feature exhibition at La Luz de Jesus.
Contact Gallery Director Matthew Gardocki for purchase info:
info@laluzdejesus.com (323)666-7667
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