A famed artist who worked on iconic theme parks for Disney had a tiki carving stolen from the Palm Springs home he designed — and he’s warning the culprit could face a lifelong curse for the crime.
Josh Agle, better known as Shag, posted on Instagram that one of the wooden tiki figures outside the home had been swiped.
“This tiki was a gift to me from someone who had carved it based on one of the tikis in my paintings,” he wrote.
“I know it’s highly unlikely, but if the person who took it is looking at this, return it and all will be forgiven. Otherwise, the spirit that inhabits that tiki will make the remainder of your life unbearable. Think long and hard about what you have done. Greg Brady learned the hard way and so will you.”
Designed in Shag’s signature geometric style, the carvings reflect the artist’s “Tiki Modern” aesthetic, a contemporary spin on Polynesian pop art.
The residence, known as the “Shag House,” is a fully reimagined 1958 Alexander-style property turned into what Agle describes as a “life-size painting.”
Designed in collaboration with homeowner Brandon McBurney, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is packed with bold colors, themed rooms and custom details meant to evoke a retro cocktail party vibe.
From its Mondrian-inspired green gates to oversized chartreuse front doors, the entry experience is intentionally theatrical.
The exterior leans heavily into Shag’s signature palette, lime green, orange, aqua, purple and white, with geometric patterns, breeze block walls, and dramatic architectural lines guiding visitors into the immersive space.
Inside and out, every element, from landscaping to fixtures, was curated to mirror the artist’s stylized midcentury illustrations.
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