Miniature Memories of Ōtautahi – Art Trail and Book

Project Teaser

Segment On Seven Sharp Interviewing us about the Project and behind the scenes

We'd like to thank everyone who has donated so far!

It's blown us away! We really can't thank you all enough for the support, and we will keep pushing to make this project - the art, the stories of pre-earthquake Christchurch, and the nostalgic installation happen!

The man behind the mission, Ghostcat/Mike Beer, chats about the 'Ghosts on Every Corner' project and why it is so important to him, who else is involved, and the Boosted NZ fundraiser.

Filmed and produced by Kirsty Cameron from Applebox /@appleboxnz

Fiksate Gallery Director Jenna Ingram chats about Fiksate Gallery, how they met Ghostcat, and the 'Ghosts on Every Corner' art and book project that celebrates and remembers the iconic places of pre-earthquake Christchurch, NZ.

Filmed and produced by Kirsty Cameron from Applebox NZ.

Links:

www.fiksate.com

www.instagram.com/appleboxnz

www.instagram.com/fiksate_gallery

www.instagram.com/ghostcat_mb

The man behind the words, art writer Dr. Reuben Woods chats about Ghostcat and his work, and the 'Ghosts on Every Corner' project.

Filmed in Fiksate Gallery and produced by Kirsty Cameron from Applebox NZ / @appleboxnz

We had a fantastic night hosting the Ghostcat artist Talk & Fundraising Evening with an amazing sell-out turnout and overwhelming support for his project 'Ghosts on Every Corner'.

Dr. Reuben Woods & Ghostcat had great discussions on the artworks and the meaning behing this project, as well as lots of laughs and good Q&A involvement with the audience.

We can't thank everyone enough for coming along! .

Huge thanks to Cosmic Ticketing for donating their fee, Southpaw Beer for supplying tasty cans of their Uncle Charlie IPA and Happy Hire for providing all the seating as part of their contribution for the project!

Ghostcat recently created an example of an entire scratch-build of 'Real Groovy', a music store that used to exist pre-earthquake on Tuam St, which is no longer there, but the building is still there with boarded-up windows and graffiti.

This scratch-build is spectacular! It includes an interior with vinyl racks, posters and speakers. There are lights that turn on via a switch on the top to illuminate the 'OPEN' sign and front door light. This was built from a photograph taken of the real 'Real Groovy' building and it is exact in all its details.

Fiksate and Ghostcat did a photoshoot on location at the Tuam St. site where 'Real Groovy' existed. From this photoshoot, we were able to mock up what a section of the book will look like. Each build will have its own section and header page, with several photographs in with the writing and interviews by Dr. Reuben Woods.

We hope this example of what Ghostcat can do, and how we will present it in the final book helps give an idea of what this project can do; bring back the memories of the places they used to exist, for the people who lived, loved, and remember... or for those who are interested in what Christchurch used to be like.

Written by Dr. Reuben Woods.

Photography and Design by Fiksate Gallery.

Artwork by GHOSTCAT!