A public art project about the former Carisbrook sports ground site began two years ago and ended with a publication launch in Dunedin on Saturday.
A print and online publication about Dunedin artist Aroha Novak's work The Brook Project - a temporary art installation at the former Carisbrook for eight days in November last year - was launched at Geoff's Studio in Allbell Chambers.
The 37-page publication was a culmination of the research and documentation of the project.
Ms Novak said it felt "fantastic'' to finish the project.
For the project, nearly 100 embroideries relating to the economic, social and political history of the Carisbrook site were hung on the fence-line surrounding it.
The launch included an exhibition of the remaining embroideries, which were hung in five section relating to the site - pre-settlement, colonisation, pioneers, rugby culture, political debacle and future potential.
Ms Novak said the project aimed to encourage new dialogues about the potential of disused public space.
She hoped some of the Carisbrook site would be used as a public park.
"I'm still hopeful.''
The publication includes a critical essay on the project and an interview with a Caversham resident Gregor B. Campbell, who has observed the changes at Carisbrook for many years.
The publication was funded by Creative New Zealand's Creative Communities Scheme.
Print editions were available at Blue Oyster Art Project Space and Dunedin Public Art Gallery and a free online version at www.blueoyster.or.nz/assets/Online-Publications/The-Brook-Project.pdf
