Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4089 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The web address, "www.wongi.co.nz", has been incorporated on the left. The photographer that the mural was created by Wongi "Freak" Wilson, Ikarus, and Yikes.
Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4090 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A mural by graffiti artist Wongi Wilson on Colombo Street in Sydenham.
A mural by graffiti artist Wongi Wilson on Colombo Street in Sydenham.
Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.
Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.
Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.
Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.
Poetica is a series of large-scale paintings of 20 different poems in twenty different languages, paying tribute to the different nationalities lost in the Christchurch earthquake.
A photograph of street art by several artists, including the DTR crew and Wongi. The artwork depicts Doctor Who in his Tardis. This city centre street is walled off by temporary fencing, road cones, and a road sign.
A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The word "Embassy" has been incorporated into the mural in bold white letters. The photographer believes that the mural was created by Wongi "Freak" Wilson, Ikarus, and Yikes.
A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The photographer believes that it was created by Yikes, Wongi "Freak" Wilson, and Ikarus. Several pallets of bricks have been stacked in front of the mural and a truck is parked to the right.
The 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets. Fences have been placed around the sides of it.
A photograph of part of a collaborative artwork by DAEK, Wongi Wilson, Yikes, and Wheels Tupuhi. This section of the artwork is titled "Last Chance Lumberjack" and is by DAEK.
Detail of the fence around the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets. On it is a poem by John O'Donohue.
A PDF copy of pages 326-327 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Sanctioned Graffiti Across the City'. Photos: Reuben Woods, Wongi FREAK Wilson (Deadpool Production, Graffalaphabet, BDS Full Production).
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 by DTR on a factory wall. The art depicts two green blob monsters. There is also tag writing in shades of green, blue, and brown, as well as orange text that reads "So live". In front of the artwork, there is a car parked in a parking space.
A photograph of street art by DTR on a factory wall depicting two green blob monsters. There is also tag writing in shades of green, blue, and brown, as well as orange text that reads "So live". In front of the artwork, there is a car parked in a parking space.
A photograph of street art in the central city. The artwork depicts an excited blue alien positioned next to the letters "DTR!". Next to that, is artwork depicting Doctor Who and his Tardis. Above, is pink tag text with a Dalek in it. A section of the path in front of the artwork is sectioned off by road barriers.
A photograph of street art by DTR on a factory wall depicting two green blob monsters. There is also tag writing and orange text that reads "So live". In front of the artwork, there are cars parked in parking spaces.
Detail of the fence around the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets. A sign reading "In the end it will be alright - if it is not alright, it is not the end." has been attached to the fence.
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 photograph of a section of a piece of street art on a building on the corner of Hereford Street and Colombo Street. The section depicts the head of a bird.
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
A photograph of street art by the DTR crew located on a factory wall in the central city. The artwork depicts the word "Freak" with the letters "DTR" written above it and topped with a crown. The window below the art is broken.
A recorded conversation about the arts in Christchurch, facilitated by Rosalee Jenkin (UC CEISMIC) and featuring Sophie Davis (UC Masters student and co-director of North Projects), Lara Strongman (Senior Curator at Christchurch Art Gallery), Gaby Montejo (visual art practitioner and teacher) and Wongi Wilson (street artist and professional graffiti artist). The podcast is the first in a series of conversations hosted by UC CEISMIC about Christchurch, five years on from the February 22 earthquake.