Phoenix Wall Re-Painted... Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of street art on a wall in Sydenham. A message on the wall reads, "Christchurch, destined to rise".
A photograph of street art on a wall in Sydenham. A message on the wall reads, "Christchurch, destined to rise".
Various walls on the street of Christchurch have become public art spaces. This work, "The Phoenix", by professional graffiti artists, Jacob, aka Yikes, Nick, aka Icarus and Wongi includes a fire Phoenix and the words "Christchurch destined to rise". Above it is an advertisement for Phonequip.
A PDF copy of pages 284-285 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Phoenix Wall Re-Painted...'. Photo: Reuben Woods