Wednesday 2 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2205 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2206 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Memorials".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A group of people arriving for the first anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of a large screen allowing the crowd to see the events on stage at the memorial service in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of armed services personnel in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of a large screen allowing the crowd to see the events on stage at the memorial service in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of the Citizen's Memorial outside the ChristChurch Cathedral on Cathedral Square. The angel in the memorial has bracing around her neck and waist to keep her upright. Behind the memorial, damage to the roof of the Cathedral can be seen. Wire fencing has been placed around the entire building.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph of the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
In the wake of a series of devastating earthquakes, Christchurch, New Zealand is faced with a long, complicated mourning and memorialisation process. The initial intention of this research was to comparatively examine memorial design theory with popular memorial sentiment as expressed in Christchurch City Council's 'Share an Idea' initiative. The outcome of such an investigation was hypothesized to reveal conflicting perspectives which may potentially be reconciled by the development of a series of schematic models for memorial design. As the research was carried out, it became clear that any attempt to develop such models is counter-intuitive. This position is reinforced by the literature reviewed and the data examined. Subsequently, a fundamentally different approach to memorialisation focused on an active participation process is suggested.
A photograph of a sign describing the earthquake memorial created on the former site of St Luke's church. The memorial is in the form of 185 pieces of stone recovered from the church.
The public at the Memorial Service in Hagley Park to commemorate the one year anniversary of the 22nd February earthquake. The big screen showing the lighting of candles, part of the memorial activites.
A photograph of snow covering the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A memorial plaque in Cashel Mall".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Flowers in road cones. Ruru Road, Linwood".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead Bridge. Flowers in road cones".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead Bridge. Flowers in road cones".
A photograph of a heart-shaped wreath hanging on a cordon fence. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Sumner".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Flowers in road cones. Ruru Road, Linwood".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead Bridge. Flowers in road cones".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Flowers in road cones. Ruru Road, Linwood".