These pieces are from my solo show "Damaged Goods," which focused on autobiographical narrative, especially the sequence and synchronicity of multiple major life events. It explored the fact that I found out about the earthquake the same weekend I found out about my now-husband's brain cancer. Whereas the previous show had featured two-dimensional works on paper, this one began to incorporate three-dimensional and assemblage elements into shadow boxes, alongside the collage. Divination draws a comparison between metaphysical divining via pendulum with medical diagnosis via MRI. The point of the comparison is to highlight the other-worldly experience of a brain cancer diagnosis. It is framed in native New Zealand timber reclaimed from Hillmorton Hospital, which was damaged in the earthquakes. Meridians explores the connective paths of earthquake fault lines, and considers how messages of urgency are transmitted. How are phone lines and fault lines similar? What do song lyrics and earthquake tremors have in common? How quickly can we reach loved ones in crisis with the news that we love them?