Spring 2024
Video Installation
ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkīʻī Beach
Kuʻu Pua
Kuʻu Pua is a video installation for the Light Monument at ʻAlohilani Resort, inspired by the mele "Kuʻu Pua I Paoakalani," written and composed by Queen Liliʻuokalani.
Makai Tower at Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Storyboards
Striking illuminations Glow
Produced by : Nella Media Group
Creator : Joseph K Paʻahana
Concept : Tiare Thomas Harris & Joseph Paʻahana
Hula : Tiare Thomas Harris
Crown Flower Lei Provided by : Pakalana Mai Nei
Muʻumuʻu Provided by : Muʻumuʻu Library
Our creative solution to the client’s brief involved identifying a song or poem by Queen Liliʻuokalani that would unite imagery of Spring with cultural art forms, reflecting the themes found in the storied place surrounding ʻAlohilani Resort. Our focus landed on the renowned mele, Kuʻu Pua I Paoakalani. The mele speaks of the Queen’s private garden retreat of Paoakalani, once situated near the present-day location of the ʻAlohilani Resort. Using this mele as our framework we captured imagery of flowers, lei pua, hula, and natural landscapes.
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Nella Media Group has commissioned an innovative video installation for the Light Monument, a significant large-scale video projection located at the ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach. This installation plays a vital role in elevating the atmosphere of Swell Bar's rooftop poolside experience. The aim of the video, designed for nightly projection, is to emphasize the beauty of the Spring season while honoring the legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. This captivating presentation is intended to create a memorable experience for guests, merging visual artistry with cultural appreciation in a stunning setting.