A photograph of street art on the Work and Income New Zealand building in New Brighton. The artwork depicts a musician.
A photograph of Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck speaking at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. Buck was the MC of the event.
A photograph of Ciaran Fox (Mental Health Promoter for All Right?) giving a presentation at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. All Right? supported The Worry Bug Project.
A photograph of Ciaran Fox (Mental Health Promoter for All Right?) giving a presentation at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. All Right? supported The Worry Bug Project.
A photograph of Ciaran Fox (Mental Health Promoter for All Right?) giving a presentation at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. All Right? supported The Worry Bug Project.
Gap Filler Creative Director, Coralie Winn, at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. The red Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen in the background, selling coffee to the audience.
Gap Filler Creative Director, Coralie Winn, at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. The red Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen in the background, selling coffee to the audience.
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer attributes the work to Deus. The art work is titled "Li'l Elliot".
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer attributes the work to Deus. The art work is titled "Li'l Elliot".
A photograph Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck (left) standing next to balloons that are about to be released. Buck was the MC of the event. Worries and wishes have been written on the balloon. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground, a ONE News cameraperson films the events. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground, a ONE News cameraperson films the events. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A copy of the program for the screenings of Elizabeth Guthrey's film series 'Dancing Through Impermanent Spaces'. The films are a creative response to the earthquakes in Christchurch and were shown as part of the Christchurch Body Festival 2014.
A copy of the poster used to advertise screenings of Elizabeth Guthrey's film series 'Dancing Through Impermanent Spaces'. The films are a creative response to the earthquakes in Christchurch and were shown as part of the Christchurch Body Festival 2014.
A photograph of people preparing to cut The Worry Bug Project cake. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, giving a talk about ArtBox on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The public talk was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of people checking out Maia and the Worry Bug. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of street art on Fitzgerald Avenue, near the On Fitz cafe. On the left is a painting of a waxeye bird. Next to it is written "South bound". On the right is a painting of a blue-skinned figure. Next to the man is written "Li'l Elliot.
A photograph of Tracey Chambers and her daughter giving a presentation at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. Chambers is from The Canterbury Community Trust, who helped to finance The Worry Bug Project.
A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of Tracey Chambers and her daughter at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. Chambers is from The Canterbury Community Trust, who helped to finance The Worry Bug Project.
A photograph of Tracey Chambers and her daughter giving a presentation at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School. Chambers is from The Canterbury Community Trust, who helped to finance The Worry Bug Project.
A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, arranging models of the temporary ArtBox gallery on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The photograph was taken during a public talk, which was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, giving a talk about ArtBox on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The photograph was taken during a public talk about the temporary studio and gallery space. The event was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, giving a public talk about ArtBox on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The photograph was taken during a public talk about the temporary studio and gallery space. The event was part of FESTA 2012.
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.
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street where the temporary ArtBox gallery is to be constructed. The photograph was taken during a public talk, which was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck and children cutting The Worry Bug Project cake. Buck was the MC of the event. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.