Interview Transcripts

Methodology The study employed qualitative methods of data collection. It was an exploratory study conducted entirely through semi-structured guided interviews. The data was collected from the sample through convenience and snowballing sampling methods. The researcher collected data from members of the sample population that they could easily access and employed some participants' help in recruiting other suitable participants. Research instruments used for this study include semi-structured and in-depth interview guides (See Appendix) to collect data from visual artists and art practitioners who were within the range of the researcher (or could be interviewed online). The sample population were obtained in the following ways; Visiting visual art galleries in Kigali and Musanze to find visual artists. Requesting selected participants to suggest other participants who could be recruited into the study (snowballing). The sample size for this study was 20. The sample size was based on the depth the study intended to reach as well as the time constraints around data collection and the availability of the target audience at the time of data collection. Data Analysis Data collected from these in-person interviews, and the data collected from virtual interviews (through Zoom, WhatsApp, and mobile phone calls) were stored locally and on the cloud (Google Drive) as audio or video recordings, depending on the consent agreement with the interviewee. This data was analysed through manual coding methods, and a thematic analysis method was employed to code the data into themes. The codes were categorised under the following themes; Sustainable Practices and Materials, Unsustainable Practices and Materials, and issues around eco-friendly practices.