Woods from the Trees

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Woods From The Trees

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Like most of you out there, we want to see great things happen in Christchurch.

We are Brown Bread, a little Christchurch-based start up and have partnered with NZ artist Regan Gentry to create a public art sculpture for Christchurch in the heart of the city called Woods from the Trees. We are excited about what the city's developments and want to contribute to its cultural fabric, and we need your help making the sculpture a reality for Christchurch! We are almost there, we just need a little extra push to get it over the line. 

 

SO ... WHAT EXACTLY IS 'WOODS FROM THE TREES'? 

Woods from the Trees is a three-piece eight metre tall sculpture to be installed on the corner of Tuam and High Streets in late June (all going to plan!). 

Bringing a little nature back into the central city, Woods from the Trees uses native Rimu waste wood salvaged from earthquake-damaged homes. The trees are visually reminiscent of the original species milled to make the buildings that have been demolished. Cool, eh? 

 

A (SUPER ENGAGING) PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME

We want to encourage others to do the same and help turn Christchurch into an interesting and creative place with quality and enduring art. We want to show that anyone (even us with no art project management experience!) can make something happen in this city of opportunity.

We are creating a public education programme for anyone who wants to take action and make good stuff happen in Christchurch. Visit our blog for more information: woodsfromthetrees.tumblr.com

 

WHAT DO WE NEED TO 'MAKE WOODS FROM THE TREES' A REALITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH? 

To make this project a reality we have been talking to potential funders, sponsors and anyone who’ll listen to help get this project off the ground. We have attracted some great support from our partners but we've got a small funding gap to bring this baby home. This is where you come in …

To get Woods from the Trees over the line we require $20,000. This money will go towards maintenance and removal of the work. As well as helping, you get to own a small part of the project. Vote with your wallet on more quality art in Christchurch. Do you want to see more of this kind of stuff? 

A huge thanks to our sponsors: 

DOC, City Care, Leighs Construction, Butterfield Construction, McCarthy, SignBiz, Federal Print, C1 Espresso, Smash Palace, Creative New Zealand, Christchurch City Council, Phil Price, Miranda Parkes, Neil Dawson, Alistair Blair and Michael and Maureen Moore.

 

CONTACT

Feel free to get in touch if you would like to Pledge by cheque. [email protected] / 022 631 9128

Woods from the trees concept.

At work.

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Tree transplanting is beginning....

14/07/2014 at 4:46 PM

Dear Woods From the Trees Pledgers

A quick update!  Regan's tree-transplanting officially began today with the digging of three holes, for three eight metre Rimu Trees on the corner of High and Tuam streets.  Here is Regan and his trusty assistant, Alistair - hard at work, trying desperately to navigate the electicals, waste water and sewer pipes to prepare for the arrival of his trees. 

The Rimu trees are nearing completion - here is a shot of the 'tree tops' before they are brought into town next Tuesday, along with their trunks, to be installed.  Regan will then have 10 days to add more 'foliage' to them.   It truly is a project of possiblity - where a house made of Rimu has transformed into Rimu trees made of a house.  

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23/05/2014 at 11:33 AM

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    Anna Henderson
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    07/06/2014 at 7:07pm

    Woods From The Trees

    Project 2014-05-09 10:06:52 +1200

    Like most of you out there, we want to see great things happen in Christchurch.

    We are Brown Bread, a little Christchurch-based start up and have partnered with NZ artist Regan Gentry to create a public art sculpture for Christchurch in the heart of the city called Woods from the Trees. We are excited about what the city's developments and want to contribute to its cultural fabric, and we need your help making the sculpture a reality for Christchurch! We are almost there, we just need a little extra push to get it over the line. 

     

    SO ... WHAT EXACTLY IS 'WOODS FROM THE TREES'? 

    Woods from the Trees is a three-piece eight metre tall sculpture to be installed on the corner of Tuam and High Streets in late June (all going to plan!). 

    Bringing a little nature back into the central city, Woods from the Trees uses native Rimu waste wood salvaged from earthquake-damaged homes. The trees are visually reminiscent of the original species milled to make the buildings that have been demolished. Cool, eh? 

     

    A (SUPER ENGAGING) PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME

    We want to encourage others to do the same and help turn Christchurch into an interesting and creative place with quality and enduring art. We want to show that anyone (even us with no art project management experience!) can make something happen in this city of opportunity.

    We are creating a public education programme for anyone who wants to take action and make good stuff happen in Christchurch. Visit our blog for more information: woodsfromthetrees.tumblr.com

     

    WHAT DO WE NEED TO 'MAKE WOODS FROM THE TREES' A REALITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH? 

    To make this project a reality we have been talking to potential funders, sponsors and anyone who’ll listen to help get this project off the ground. We have attracted some great support from our partners but we've got a small funding gap to bring this baby home. This is where you come in …

    To get Woods from the Trees over the line we require $20,000. This money will go towards maintenance and removal of the work. As well as helping, you get to own a small part of the project. Vote with your wallet on more quality art in Christchurch. Do you want to see more of this kind of stuff? 

    A huge thanks to our sponsors: 

    DOC, City Care, Leighs Construction, Butterfield Construction, McCarthy, SignBiz, Federal Print, C1 Espresso, Smash Palace, Creative New Zealand, Christchurch City Council, Phil Price, Miranda Parkes, Neil Dawson, Alistair Blair and Michael and Maureen Moore.

     

    CONTACT

    Feel free to get in touch if you would like to Pledge by cheque. [email protected] / 022 631 9128

    Woods from the trees concept.

    At work.

    Comments

    Tree transplanting is beginning....

    14/07/2014 at 4:46 PM

    Dear Woods From the Trees Pledgers

    A quick update!  Regan's tree-transplanting officially began today with the digging of three holes, for three eight metre Rimu Trees on the corner of High and Tuam streets.  Here is Regan and his trusty assistant, Alistair - hard at work, trying desperately to navigate the electicals, waste water and sewer pipes to prepare for the arrival of his trees. 

    The Rimu trees are nearing completion - here is a shot of the 'tree tops' before they are brought into town next Tuesday, along with their trunks, to be installed.  Regan will then have 10 days to add more 'foliage' to them.   It truly is a project of possiblity - where a house made of Rimu has transformed into Rimu trees made of a house.  

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    Check out that progress!

    23/05/2014 at 11:33 AM

      Jessica Halliday
      13/06/2014 at 10:48am
      Kelly
      12/06/2014 at 3:27pm
      Margaret Blair
      11/06/2014 at 5:21pm
      Mark
      11/06/2014 at 1:36pm
      Chartwell Trust
      11/06/2014 at 12:57pm
      Murray Family
      11/06/2014 at 12:45pm
      Harry Livesey
      11/06/2014 at 10:39am
      Val Sutherland
      11/06/2014 at 12:07am
      Marianne Hargreaves
      10/06/2014 at 11:32pm
      ros cameron
      10/06/2014 at 6:49pm
      Gap Filler
      10/06/2014 at 1:37pm
      Hannah Sutherland
      10/06/2014 at 10:46am
      The National
      10/06/2014 at 10:46am
      John Kelland
      10/06/2014 at 10:39am
      Donovan
      09/06/2014 at 9:42pm
      Deborah McCormick
      09/06/2014 at 9:14pm
      Sandi McGregor
      09/06/2014 at 4:56pm
      Erin Beer
      09/06/2014 at 4:54pm
      Di Lucas
      09/06/2014 at 11:54am
      Grumpy Graham
      09/06/2014 at 11:33am
      Anonymous pledger
      09/06/2014 at 10:57am
      Hamish Tocher
      09/06/2014 at 10:26am
      Gemma Gracewood
      09/06/2014 at 10:03am
      Andy Scotland
      09/06/2014 at 9:33am
      Rowan Wernham
      09/06/2014 at 9:19am
      Kate Burtt
      08/06/2014 at 2:45pm
      Anna Henderson
      08/06/2014 at 1:49pm
      Luis Castillo
      08/06/2014 at 12:51pm
      Di Pankhurst
      08/06/2014 at 11:58am
      Belinda Donaldson
      07/06/2014 at 7:07pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 13/06/2014 at 10:48 AM.