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M O A N A G R A P H I C S | P E R S P E C T I V E 3 3 common and not subject to copyright. I had to explain to them how the language worked and make a sheet for every version of every symbol I used. I have provided an example here—actual research was combined with symbol meaning and the different ways it is expressed. Working Out the Printing In actuality, producing siapos requires women to harvest, soak, scrape and pound the fibers into large sheets, which are then painted or rubbed over carved wooden boards using natural dyes to create intricate geometric patterns and cultural symbols. It is a highly labor-intensive art form. Of course, to make the film schedule, we had to cheat that a bit. We were so lucky to have veteran film Graphic Designer, Martin Charles, and his new sign studio Sagaboy Productions to work with us on manufacturing these very specific, handmade, translucent works of art. He naturally understands why the details are important. With mulberry paper sourced from Fiji, we did many trial-and-error tests to make sure that they looked absolutely handmade, and light was H. & I. CHIEF'S FALE. SET PHOTO. J. CHIEF'S FALE. HERO SIAPO FEATURING A SHARK MOTIF IN THE CENTER. GRAPHIC LAYOUT BY KAREN TENEYCK. K-M. CHIEF'S FALE SIAPOS FEATURING SYMBOLS OF STRENGTH AND HUNTING. GRAPHIC LAYOUT BY KAREN TENEYCK. H I J K L M