IX Arts (IlluxCon 2016)

Many thanks to the entire IlluxCon family; especially Pat & Jeannie Zaengle Wilshire for all of their dedication. I met so many great new people and reconnected with some great old friends.

Photo Credit: Will Dudla (ninja ix9 camera guy)

Maori Memento Mori - Tiki Skull

Meet Tony Rockyhorror.

Tony is decorated with ornate facial tattoos in the Maori tradidion.

His skull appears to float on a bed of simulated lava rock.

The base of the wall sculpture is cast in a translucent resin. When hung in a window or in front of a light source the stones emit a molten glow.

Dimensions: 9in x 8in x2in

Now available in my Etsy store.

Call of the Tropics

Here is my newest sculpture. It was created for the Call of the Tropics of Tiki art festival July 6-21 in Dayton, Ohio. callofthetropics.com

This piece, along with the art of many other great artists, will be on display at the Color of Energy Gallery.

I've taken inspiration form Tā Moko (traditional Maori facial tattoos) and sculpted them onto one of my skull designs. Also, the tongue sticking out is a sign of intimidation to the enemy.