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media work of Joana Choumali and her striking use of street photography outlined in brilliant textiles. Aisha's personal living space needed to have a transient nature to it. She lived with her aunt in a Harlem apartment, where living quarters were tight and less refined. In order to accommodate several scheduling needs, the crew reconfigured a single-family Victorian style house. Plugging the staircase and closing off a large attic room provided the desired layout, while the rest of the house remained available for subsequent sets and insert shots. Aisha's bed/bathroom had limited time on screen, but it was key that she have an authentic set to communicate with family and son via cellphone. The design team layered her walls with family photos (all of whom were related to Nikyatu!) and placed stunning wallpaper that resembled a bed of oysters. In her bathroom we introduce Aisha's special color, red, as her reflection gazes back at her. This scene is mirrored in a more sinister incarnation as Aisha slips into a red dress that is enveloped by the evil green walls of Adam and Amy's condo. For the character Kathleen, played by Leslie Uggams, I wanted to accentuate her art of divination. A pivotal point in the story occurs when A. KATHLEEN'S BROWNSTONE. PRODUCTION STILL. B. AISHA'S APARTMENT. SET PHOTO. C. AISHA'S BEDROOM. PRODUCTION STILL. D. AISHA'S APARTMENT. PRODUCTION STILL. E. AISHA'S BEDROOM. PRODUCTION STILL. A B C D E