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WAR sTOrY

Designer:
Natasha English & Tatyanna Meharry
,
New Zealand

Commemorating the story of WWI; stories & memories forging new pathways for our future generations.

Year
2018
Section Theme
University
Winner of the Award
Supreme WOW Award
Winner of the Award
Aotearoa Section
WAR sTOrY, Natasha English & Tatyanna Meharry, New Zealand
WAR sTOrY, Natasha English & Tatyanna Meharry, New Zealand

About the garment

War is not a game. WAR sTOrY is inspired by the 100th anniversary of WWI and commemorates the more than 128,000 New Zealand men and women who served, of which more than 18,000 never returned home. The statistics and experiences of this war irrevocably changed the body and soul of the New Zealand story as an emerging country.

“We wanted to include as many tangible memories as well, using recycled materials that have been either collected over the years, traded or salvaged to help imbue this art piece with memories for past, current and future generations. The heavy weight of the memories and stories of the past pave the way for future generations of mokopuna to carry. The badges and symbols of honour are now worn by our generation, a deserving remembrance in this centenary year.”

The MAterials

Wood, ceramic, pounamu, marble, metal, cloth

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The Designer

Name
Natasha English & Tatyanna Meharry
Country
New Zealand
University
Background

Judges comments

WAR sTOrY is an exceptional example of powerful storytelling realised through a work of art. An entry that is an exceptionally compelling realisation of a thought-provoking narrative that is flawless in its execution.
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