Mitchell HagemanMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·12 Jun, 2026 10:00 PM8 mins to read‌Three generations of Deanne Daysh's family have attended WoW, including (left to right) her mum Anne, daughter Wren and Daysh (far right).In 1987, under a rain-soaked marquee, a Nelson sculptor changed the course of Kiwi creative history. Nearly 40 years later, World of WearableArt now draws thousands a year to New Zealand’s capital, with generations of fans coming year after year to experience the weird and wonderful. Mitchell Hageman hears why.