Spectrum Hawaii; Surfing/George Allan

KHET · May 31, 1984

This episode explores the various trees in Hawaii and their uses by craftsmen. Several craftsmen are interviewed about their work with various woods and the various styles of furniture, bowls, and instruments they create. This first segment shows Hawaii?s surfing culture by explaining the history of surfing in Hawaii and the process of surfboard design. Ben Aipa talks about his surfboard business where he designs the boards, shapes them by hand, and Bruce Hansel and Ed Searfoss create art for the surfboards. The second segment explores the daily life and work of painter George Allan and shows some of his completed works. George Allan takes photographs and paints and his wife, Janet Allan, helps him run his business so that he can be devoted to creating art. This item is part of the Pacific Islanders section of the AAPI special collection. Spectrum is a local documentary series. Each episode of Spectrum highlights a different aspect of Hawaiian life, history, and culture.