Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 09:01:00)

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A photograph of street art between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. The artwork shows a face with many patterns drawn on it. There are different characters drawn on either side of the face. On the left side, there is the Japanese character for "mother" and the letters DNB. On the right side of the face is the English word "love".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:21 12:18:13)

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A photograph of tag writing and street art on the wall of a building on Fitzgerald Avenue.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:37:08)

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A photograph of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. The artwork depicts cartoon characters in bubbles.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 12:51:32)

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A photograph of tag writing on some supports for the Durham Street overbridge. On one side of the support , is artwork that depicts a yellow character.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 12:51:14)

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A photograph of tag writing on some supports for the Durham Street overbridge. On one side of the support is artwork that depicts a yellow character.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 12:51:36)

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A photograph of tag writing on some supports for the Durham Street overbridge. On one side of the support , is artwork that depicts a yellow character.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 16:07:29)

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A photograph of street art on a fence near the roundabout of St Martins Road and Gamblins Road. The artwork depicts a Star Wars Stormtrooper and Space Invaders characters.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 16:07:13)

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A photograph of street art on a fence near the roundabout of St Martins Road and Gamblins Road. The artwork depicts a Star Wars Stormtrooper and Space Invaders characters.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:38:53)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork depicts cartoon characters in bubbles.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:45:02)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the side of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork depicts cartoon characters in bubbles.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:44:40)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the side of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork depicts cartoon characters in bubbles.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:39:08)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork depicts symbols and cartoon characters in bubbles.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 12:49:35)

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A photograph of street art at the Durham Street overbridge. The artwork depicts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and his villainous enemy, Shredder. There are old, peeling posters next to the art.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 12:49:35)

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A photograph of street art at the Durham Street overbridge. The artwork depicts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and his villainous enemy, Shredder. There are old, peeling posters next to the art.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:46:25)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. The section depicts the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog and is captioned, "Sonic by Rei".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:27 13:55:17)

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A photograph of street art by the DTR crew at the Old Railway Goods Shed. The artwork depicts tag writing, as well as renditions of Ryu, Ken, Chun Li, and Guile, from the video game Street Fighter. The characters are in dramatic battle poses with lightning behind them.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:46:03)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the side of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork has been painted around a sign which warns that the building is under electronic surveillance. It also includes the Japanese characters for "mother" and "child".

Reinforcing Memory: Embracing a Neurodivergent Perspective to Stitch Chris…

Research papers, The University of Auckland Library

The seismic tremor that shook Christchurch on February 22, 2011, not only shattered buildings but also the spirit of the city’s residents. Amidst the ruins, this design-focused thesis unravels two intertwining narratives, each essential to the city’s resurrection. At its core, this thesis probes the preservation of Christchurch’s memory and character, meticulously chronicling the lost heritage architecture and the subsequent urban metamorphosis. Beyond bricks and mortar, it also confronts the silent aftershocks - the pervasive mental health challenges stemming from personal losses and the disfigured cityscape. As a native of Christchurch, intimately connected to its fabric, my lens reflects not just on the architectural reconstruction but also on the emotional reconstruction. My experience as an autistic individual, a recently discovered facet of my identity, infuses this design journey with a distinct prism through which I perceive and interact with the world. The colourful sketches that drive the design process aren’t mere illustrations but manifestations of my interpretation of spaces and concepts, evoking joy and vitality—a testament to embracing diversity in design. Drawing parallels between healing my own traumas with my colourful and joyful neurodivergent worldview, I’ve woven this concept into proposals aimed at healing the city through whimsy, joy, and vibrant colours. Personal experiences during and post-earthquakes profoundly shape my design proposals. Having navigated the labyrinth of my own mental health amid the altered cityscape, I seek avenues for reconciliation, both personal and communal. The vibrant sketches and designs presented in this thesis encapsulate this vision—a fusion of vivid, unconventional interpretations and a dedication to preserving the essence of the original cityscape while still encouraging movement into the future.