This one is for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Table and Chairs, seating of any kind
185 Empty Chairs
‘185 Empty Chairs’ is a temporary art installation reflecting on the loss of lives, livelihood, and living in Christchurch following the February 2011 earthquake by artists Peter and Joyce Majendie.
The damage to Christchurch was extensive and the rebuilding continues today.
Cee Neuner February 11, 2015
Such a wonderful tribute and photo. I like that the chairs are all different too. Thanks for playing.
Lisa Dorenfest February 11, 2015 — Post Author
Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful challenge Cee!
Cee Neuner February 12, 2015
Congratulations! I have chosen this post be featured on Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/02/12/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-construction/
I hope your week has been wonderful so far.
Lisa Dorenfest February 12, 2015 — Post Author
My week has just gotten better Cee! Thank you ☺️
Lynne Ayers February 12, 2015
This is a fabulous entry.
Lisa Dorenfest February 12, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Lynne. I came across ‘185 Empty Chairs’ during a recent visit to Christchurch and found it to be incredibly moving.
Lynne Ayers February 12, 2015
I can see that it would be. It gives extra depth to the image because of the story behind it.
Sabina Ayne February 12, 2015
I wonder if the artists spoke with families of the lost to get a sense of what type of chair they would like. It is what i would do – not just pick random chairs. it is a wonderful installation and a beautiful photo.
Lisa Dorenfest February 12, 2015 — Post Author
I do know that a few of the chairs were donated for the initial installation by survivors and families of earthquake victims.
yprior1 February 13, 2015
what a beautiful art memorial – wow – and I also found the skyline int he back very interesting Lisa = the cranes and misc. verticals – truly a fascinating photo.
Lisa Dorenfest February 13, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you so much Yvette. Once again you amaze me with your eye for details (e.g. skyline in the back) 🙂
badfish2 February 17, 2015
Very nicely done!! THIS could have been entered in “oddball” because it’s odd. And lovely.
Lisa Dorenfest February 17, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you so much. Greatly appreciate you stopping by and having a look :-). I haven’t yet played in the ‘oddball’ challenge but I have a few pictures up my sleeve that may just make it that way. Cheers!