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

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "We could see the chair was beginning to look good."

A photograph of a flower mosaic on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "A lovely detail from the chair, with the opus outline but no grout yet."

A photograph of the almost-completed mosaic on Crack'd for Christchurch's ottoman.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Otto mosaicked but not grouted."

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 members of Crack'd for Christchurch working on their armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Most of the pattern is in place, and the opus is slowly being put around each flower. From top: Jennie Cooper and Katherine O'Connor."

A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch cleaning their armchair mosaic.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Once the grout was complete, the whole chair had to be clean of excess grout, polished, and sealed. A dirty job done with dremmels and various scrapers. From left: Helen Campbell, Katherine O'Connor, and Sharon Wilson."

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 Helen Campbell preparing to attach one of the flower mosaics to Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Mosaic adhesive goes on to the concrete chair (which has been sealed and primed). We also put mosaic adhesive on the back of each flower."

A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch coating their armchair mosaic with sealant.

A photograph of Helen Campbell working on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.

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."