I want to be able to reach you. There's a long way between our windows and the only way is to tie it all together. I want to raise a tent. I want to fly flags.

I want to bring colour.

I need to use a lot of things to make something that reaches. These things will be found. They are already in the world. It is the action of putting, of holding them together which is important. It is the breathing space underneath where we can meet.

Structures – greenhouses, sheds, containers, wooden boxes, metal frameworks ,benches, fences, wooden framing, scaffolding, cupboards

Wood – 2 x 4, tongue and groove flooring, framing, doors, weatherboards

Things that shine – sequins, glitter, fabric, tape

Fabric in your favourite colours

Blinds, Curtains, drapes, sunshades, awnings, tents

Ratchets

Stretchy net fabric, non-stretch net fabric

Buttons and trims

String, rope, wool, batts, builders paper

House paints

Corrugated iron roofing

Netting

Old wooden ladders, stairs

Washing lines

Wires covered with plastic, electrical wires

Nothing new, everything that has been used, has been in the world.

I need your help to gather things like this:

to make things like this:

in places like this:

If you have items you think Sian might be able to use, or if you would like to discuss the project with her, please email her at christchurchmaterials@gmail.com with details (and, if possible, photographs). She will let you know where and when suitable items can be dropped off.

 

A Christchurch Art Gallery Outer Spaces project