May 28
Eli Hedley: a name that has become synonymous with the enchanting world of tiki culture. Born in 1903 in Vernon, Texas (Indianapolis Star), this American artist was an innovator and a true visionary, who breathed life into a unique cultural phenomenon that swept across the United States during the mid-twentieth century. Hedley’s creative spirit and …
May 28
Ba Hedley was born as the daughter of the legendary Eli Hedley. Her father, the renowned “Beachcomber King,” was a pioneer in the Tiki culture and played a significant role in popularizing Polynesian-themed designs in the United States during the mid-20th century. As a result, Ba Hedley and her sisters, Marilyn, Bungy, and Charlotte, lived their …
