Selina Faimalo

Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival is a bold and vibrant celebration of public art in the heart of Christchurch, proudly produced by ARCC (Action, Reaction, Christchurch City) — a creative collective dedicated to reimagining our city through arts and culture. Each year, Flare transforms streets into living galleries — working with local and international artists to create large-scale murals, graffiti jams, exhibitions, workshops, and activations that are free and accessible for all. Our kaupapa is rooted in storytelling, community, and representation. We believe street art can connect people, energise spaces, and shift perspectives — bringing life, pride, and creativity to Ōtautahi. From alleyways to rooftops, Flare champions creativity in unexpected places, amplifying the voices of artists who reflect the diverse communities that call this city home.

Last Update:: 20/05/2025, 10:02 pm
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Selina Faimalo

Selina's Live Project

Flare presents: Hurihanga

This Matariki, we will bring the outside of Christ Church Cathedral back to life through light, storytelling, and connection. Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival, will present Hurihanga, in collaboration with Ngāi Tahu artist Sam Emerson and Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project, A large-scale projection artwork, Hurihanga, is woven with mātauranga Māori, ancestral stories, and the cycle of the year. A time to celebrate the efforts of growing, harvesting, and storing food for the long nights. During Matarki in Te Waipounamu, we look for a different star: Puaka. Also known as Rigel, it’s the brightest star in Tautoru (Orion’s Belt). In Māori mythology its appearance means Te Waka o Raki is rising to bring loved ones to their final resting place in the celestial kingdom. Matariki is a time to remember those who came before us, celebrate the present, and dream for the future. Hurihanga draws on this wairua — igniting a new energy in our city’s centre and symbolising hope, renewal, and reconnection to its very heart. This free public event will transform our Cathedral into a canvas of light, reactivating a site rich with history and significance.

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