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A photograph of Crack'd for Christchurch's preparation for mosaicking their armchair artwork in a garage. A number of mosaics of flowers and leaves have been laid over the floor. Several cars covered in dust sheets are parked in the background. To the right, Jenny Cooper is placing paper mosaic designs on the arms of the chair.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Some of the flowers made over the summer, laid out and ready to go on the chair."

A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working on their ottoman mosaic. The team have drawn guidelines on the top and sides of the ottoman and are beginning to lay pieces of broken china on top.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Otto was mosaicked in Helen Campbell's garage during the summer of 2013 - 2014. From left: Helen Campbell and Sharon Wilson. Helen's long-suffering husband Alan is also in the background."

A photograph of Helen Campbell adding grout to Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "The very first grout goes on and suddenly the chair comes alive."

A photograph of a camera operator filming Marie Hudson as she works on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "August 2014. Mike Thorpe and camera man filming Flora for Seven Sharp in anticipation of the launch. Only 4 weeks to go. No grout on the chair yet."

A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working in their workshop. A number of mosaics of flowers and leaves have been laid out on the table in front of them. Boxes of broken china are organised on the shelf behind.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Back at the workshop, flower making continues. You can see a table covered with flower motifs, looking amazing. We had to make the flowers at home in the evenings as we all worked during the day. After much trial and error our flower experts (Helen, Sharon, and Jennie) came up with a clever way to attach the tiny pieces to mesh, so they could be transferred to the chair easily. From left: Sharon Wilson, Helen Campbell, and Shirley Walden."

A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch, who have been breaking up pieces of china.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "November now, a nice shot of us (from left: Marie Hudson, Jenny Cooper, Helen Campbell, Sharon Wilson, and Shirley Walden). We met regularly over that first winter, trying to keep on top of the china as it flowed in."

A photograph of Sharon Wilson removing excess adhesive from between the tiles of a flower mosaic. The flower mosaic is part of Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "A tedious process."

A photograph of lines drawn on the arm of Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "The debate over opus goes on and we settle for flowing lines in the end."

A photograph of a paver sitting on a lawn.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "As a trial we made pavers for the temporary Bus Exchange on St Asaph Street."