Transcript: Afra and Cara’s text conversation

Cara:

Hi Afra! I’m Cara, I’m part of the Salty Creek festival team (you might have seen me floating around the grounds at some point).

I hope it’s OK, Hayden gave me your number to reach out. I was hoping we could talk about your sculpture for the festival – I think it’s really cool!

Afra:

Hey! Yes, Hayden said you might message.

Thank you! I’m really proud of that piece. I’m glad you like it.

Cara:

How did you get the materials to make it? They’re all recycled, right?

Afra:

It was actually easy! I put an ad in the local newspaper and posted on the community social media group asking for donations of old clothes, newspapers, magazines, and wood that people didn’t want anymore.   I also collected some materials from the local hard rubbish. It didn’t cost me any money to create it either, and I helped reduce some of the town’s waste.

Cara:

Wow! I’ll have to remember that for next time I need some materials.

Afra:

Yeah, I like the idea of reusing rubbish to create something that’s beautiful and has meaning. It’s like giving it a second life.

Cara:

I like that.

I’m curious, are there other things you do to make your art more sustainable? I’m always keen to learn about other artists’ green practices.

Afra:

Absolutely. Why don’t you come over to my studio next week? I can show you around and we can share ideas.

Studio sounds very professional, but it’s just the shed in my family’s backyard!

Cara:

Sounds good!