Sarah Arold
Postmemory Augmented Reality Heritage Trail
My research on Post Memory started while researching for a heritage artwork, Mapping Bloodlines (2021). The discovery of an 1860’s map of the Waimea Plains revealed I now live where generations of pioneer families lived out their lives, from settlement in 1842 to Spring Grove as it is today. While reproducing the survey map on a large remnant of white tent canvas, the idea for Post Memory and the ambition to create that sense of connection for others was born.
My research outcome for the project is that people remember our ancestors and their achievements, which shapes who we are, and events we can learn from, and draw on their resilience to map out the way for future generations.
Post Memory has the potential to create a sense of connection, family and belonging throughout New Zealand, especially in our small towns and rural communities. The Project will bring the stories of our ancestors’ lives and innovations out of archives and online repositories, by creating immersive stories accessible to all, in situ. Augmented Reality (AR) technology is an innovative platform enabling visitors to connect with and understand the unique history and culture of New Zealand, through a pioneering immersive experience people include when visiting Tasman, or for locals wanting to know more about their home.
