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A photograph of Jonathan Hall transferring Crack'd for Christchurch's ottoman artwork onto a wooden base in Helen Campbell's garage. The ottoman has been made out of polystyrene, wood, mesh, and concrete, laid over a steel frame.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "December 2013. Jonathan delivers the footstool to Helen's garage where it will be mosaicked.."

A photograph of Helen Campbell and Jennie Cooper working on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair mosaic.

A photograph of Jenny Cooper examining Crack'd for Christchurch's almost-completed armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "The best part of every mosaicking day was when we had tidied up and could enjoy our work."

A photograph of a camera operator filming members of Crack'd for Christchurch as they work on their armchair artwork.

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. From left: Sharon Wilson, Marie Hudson, and Jennie Cooper."

A photograph of Katherine O'Connor and 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 Kathryn Innes working on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Finishing edges and fine details before grouting."

A photograph of Shirley Walden making a flower mosaic out of pieces of broken china.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "September 2013, three years after the first quake. Shirley Walden working on an early flower design in Helen's kitchen."

A photograph of the partially-completed Green Room garden on Colombo Street. Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair and mosaic artworks are on a platform in the back. The armchair and ottoman have been wrapped in tarpaulins until their unveiling. Wire fences have been placed around the section as a cordon.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Flora and Otto waiting for their big day, with the garden still to be finished."

A photograph of Crack'd for Christchurch's finished armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Mid September 2014, 5 days before the launch. Flora ready to go and meet Otto."

A photograph of Crack'd for Christchurch's partially-completed mosaic on their armchair.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Slow progress. Sometimes we thought we'd never get her finished. We were all battling our own earthquake consequences: losing homes and jobs, battling with insurers, illnesses and repairs. It was a long winter. But the conversation, food, laughter, and company were wonderful. An unforgettable experience."