The visual arts in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch artist Phillip Trusttum and gallery owner Jonathan Smart on how visual artists are accepting what's been lost and looking to the future, post the earthquake.

Christchurch Now: The Arts

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

A recorded conversation about the arts in Christchurch, facilitated by Rosalee Jenkin (UC CEISMIC) and featuring Sophie Davis (UC Masters student and co-director of North Projects), Lara Strongman (Senior Curator at Christchurch Art Gallery), Gaby Montejo (visual art practitioner and teacher) and Wongi Wilson (street artist and professional graffiti artist). The podcast is the first in a series of conversations hosted by UC CEISMIC about Christchurch, five years on from the February 22 earthquake.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 18

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. Attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 17

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. Attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 3

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 4

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 5

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 16

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 12

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 13

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 14

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 15

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 1

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A photograph of The Wet Issue by Freerange Press, on display at the public launch event. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 10

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. People are gathered to watch a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 7

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A photograph of Emma Johnson giving a speech at the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 2

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A photograph of someone reading a copy of The Wet Issue by Freerange Press, at the public launch event. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 9

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A photograph of artist Noel Meek giving a speech at the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 11

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A photograph of artist Noel Meek behind the sound desk at the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Women's place-making through craft in in post earthquake Canterbury

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

INTRODUCTION: There is little research on the role of creative arts and craft in disaster recovery. This article reports findings about the emergent role of crafting from research conducted after the 2010–2011 series of earthquakes in Christchurch and surrounding districts in Aotearoa New Zealand. In particular, the article focuses on the significance and differing interpretations of the notion of place expressed by participants through their craftwork, in this case led by women and mediated by the post-earthquake geographic and temporal context. METHOD: This qualitative research included nine individual interviews and five focus group interviews with crafters from Christchurch and surrounding districts. There were 35 participants in total, 33 were women. Applied thematic analysis was used to code the data and identify themes. These themes included connection to place, the symbolism of craft, the healing experience of craft groups and places for women. The notion of place was evident across all three themes. FINDINGS: The findings from the research demonstrate differing ways in which the significance of place was reflected in the craftwork. Participants interpreted the concept of place in descriptive, symbolic, and therapeutic ways. IMPLICATIONS: More understanding about the way creative endeavours like crafting can be used to help ameliorate the impact of natural disasters is needed. Social work practitioners are encouraged to explore place-based wellbeing during their work with service users and to include aspects of artistry, craft and creativity.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 8

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A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The journal is being 'launched' with an elastic tie by Freerange Press director Barnaby Bennett. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.

Launch of Freerange Vol. 9: The Wet Issue Photograph 6

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A photograph of Freerange Press director Barnaby Bennett standing on a chair to give a speech at the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014. It was accompanied by a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek.