A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
Part of Mike Hewson's installation 'Homage To Lost Spaces' in the Cramner Courts building, photographs of people riding bicycles have been inserted into a gap in the building. The photographer comments, "Cranmer Courts was very badly damaged in the quakes that unexpectedly hit Christchurch. Originally big photographs were put into the holes where the doors and windows were, but now these massive pictures have been put across the boarded up ends of the buildings to keep them alive in the minds of the people of Christchurch. The project was thought up by Mike Hewson".
Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Prop Hide', on the south wall of the former Trinity Congregational Church. The installation is part of a series titled, 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The building housed the Octagon Live restaurant between 2006 and 2010.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Prop Hide', on the south wall of the former Trinity Congregational Church. The installation is part of a series titled, 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The building housed the Octagon Live restaurant between 2006 and 2010.
Part of Mike Hewson's installation 'Homage To Lost Spaces' in the Cramner Courts building, a photograph of a young man working at a desk has been inserted into a gap in the building. The photographer comments, "Cranmer Courts in Christchurch, New Zealand was very badly damaged in the earthquakes that have rocked the City for the past two years. Mike Hewson thought he would try to bring life back into the buildings by putting photographs into the spaces where the doors and windows were. There was a month or so when no one seemed to know or admit who had put the pictures up, but it was done officially. It seems that though very badly damaged the buildings may get restored".
Damage to the Cranmer Courts. Mike Hewson's art installation, 'Homage To The Lost Spaces (Government Life Building Studio Series)' can be seen on the bottom right.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
Detail of the artwork 'Homage To The Lost Spaces (Government Life Building Studio Series' by Mike Hewson. These were installed on damaged buildings, this one being the Cranmer Courts.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Government Life Suspension', on the wall of the Chancery Arcade building. The artwork depicts a reflection of the Government Life building which is visible behind the Chancery Arcade. The installation is part of a series titled 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The Government Life and Chancery Arcade buildings were demolished in 2014.
Detail of the artwork 'Tony De In The Door (Government Life Building Studio Series' by Mike Hewson. These were installed on damaged buildings, this one being a building opposite the Cranmer Courts.
Members of the UC CEISMIC team, Han Li and Lucy-Jane Walsh, find the correct position to view Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" from. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
Members of the UC CEISMIC team, Han Li and Lucy-Jane Walsh, find the correct position to view Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" from. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
People walk down the newly re-opened Colombo Street. In the distance, Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" can be seen on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
People walk down the newly re-opened Colombo Street. In the distance, Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" can be seen on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
People walk down the newly re-opened Colombo Street. In the distance, Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" can be seen on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
Part of Mike Hewson's installation 'Homage To Lost Spaces' in the Cramner Courts building, a photograph of a skateboarder has been inserted into a gap in the building. The photographer comments, "Although Cranmer Courts are in ruins pictures have been inserted into the windows to make them look more 'normal'".