Insp-AIR-ation artsci project

Tiakina te āngi | Protect the Air

Gallery of images for fabric collage posters made during the Insp-AIR-ation artsci community engagement project.

Words came from discussion groups which were then focussed into simple statements and simple images to convey strong messages.  This art project tried to be as sustainable as possible.  Collages were made only with textile remnants from Stitch Kitchen.




























































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