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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 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 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 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 members of Crack'd for Christchurch polishing the flower mosaics on their armchair artwork.

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "From left: Jennie Cooper, Helen Campbell, and Jenny Cooper."

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."

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

Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Bit by bit the opus goes on."

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."

A photograph of Marie Hudson lifting a tarpaulin to examine Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork in the Green Room garden on Colombo Street. The armchair has just been lowered onto a platform in the garden.