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Harekeke
An experimental animated film that uses harekeke (flax) as the canvas. Endemic to Aotearoa (New Zealand), harekeke is a vital part of the countries cultural and economic history.
These animations were generated by scratching and etching directly onto the leaf itself and then photographed sequentially.
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Herekeke 1
The etching process.
Harekeke 2
The strips.
Harekeke 3
Close up of the strips.
Harekeke 4
Strips standing in water.
Harekeke 5
The etching process.
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