Pacific tree frogs are threatened by pollution in BC. The water ways and forests that make up their habitat are being destroyed through deforestation and pollution. Chemicals leaking into the waterways are especially harmful for frogs. Pacific tree frogs breathe through their skin and get poisoned when dangerous chemicals are brought into their respiratory system through their skin. The frog that I sculpted has a dark underbelly that contrasts with how they traditionally have a white underbelly. I chose to do this to represent how their skin is damaged by their surroundings.
This page of my altered book is a visual representation of how the fashion industry destroys the lives of many sea animals around the globe. When washing the new fabrics, toxic dyes and micro-fibers are leaked into the homes of sea animals, suffocating them and polluting the water. In my blackout poem I touch on the 79 trillion litters of fresh water that is wasted and covered up every year by the fashion industry. I used lots of scrap fabric to create texture in my piece and recycle.
To help this issue you can buy clothing second hand through online marketplaces or thrift stores. Stop putting your money into the pockets of toxic companies that destroy our only planet and destroy the lives of others.