Upaupa

Design Story

This Polynesian styled armband was designed for Vito and it represents the importance of music in his life and we included a few elements showing this, like stylized headphones on the ears of the central tiki, with mountains representing sound coming out of them.

The stones at the base symbolize all he learnt and achieved, and they are placed to recall a wall near the tiki as a hint to a historical album that Vito loved.

The tiki is central, surrounded by a sun to symbolize protection and positivity, with an all-seeing eye and a Marquesan cross on the sides for protection and balance.

The manta symbolizes freedom, and birds the voyage, while waves represent change.

We included a lizard for good luck, while fish and fish hook represent prosperity.

The colored image below shows the main elements within the tattoo: