| Tikitotmoniki Totems | |
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_(mulD0007).jpg) One of the totem poles in 2006 | |
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| Artist | Kenny Scharf |
| Year | 2001 (2001) |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Painted aluminum |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′45″N122°40′56″W / 45.529029°N 122.682267°W /45.529029; -122.682267 |
Tikitotmoniki Totems (alternate spelling:Tikitotemoniki Totems; sometimes abbreviated asTikitotmoniki orTiki Totems)[1][2] is a series of four outdoor 2001 sculptures by American artistKenny Scharf, located atJamison Square inPortland, Oregon.
The fourabstract painted aluminumtotem poles each measure 30 feet (9.1 m), 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) x 40 inches (100 cm) x 42 inches (110 cm) and coverPortland Streetcar catenary poles (poles supportingtrolley wires).[1][2] According to Scharf, "These four Tiki Totem monikers are a fantasy come true. To realize something of this magnitude is beyond my wildest dreams. I love the way they relate to the Pacific Northwest culture as well as the universal Tiki culture, which extends from the South Pacific through the Northwest and up to Alaska. As I've said before, art should, above all, be fun, and these huge 3D forms translate that perfectly."[2]
The totems were funded by the Pearl Arts Foundation. The works are part of the collection of theRegional Arts & Culture Council.[2]
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