One aspect of Polynesian Pop that I really enjoy is the way it's revitalized an interest in Oceanic arts, particularly in the area of wood carving. Some carvers stick to the traditional representations of Tikis, while some go for a more contemporary interpretation. Quite a few maintain 'blogs where you can follow the progress of their work. Two such artists are Greg Fairclough (AKA GMAN) and Fred Kroner (AKA Finkdaddy).

[Link: Ocean and Island Arts]
[Link: The Leeward Lounge]