This piece begins as a custom digital relief sculpture designed to capture the colourful atmosphere and layered detail of classic tiki and Polynesian-inspired attraction artwork. Each element — including the carved paddles, woven textures, tropical flowers, foliage and parrot — is carefully composed to create depth, balance and a strong handcrafted feel throughout the design.
The artwork is precision CNC carved from solid oak, allowing the intricate textures and decorative details to be reproduced with exceptional accuracy. Once carved, the plaque is individually hand-finished and painted using layered colour washes, shading and highlighting techniques to enhance the tropical textures while preserving the natural warmth and grain of the wood beneath.