S5 E6 - SISTER SISTER: An interview with South West Sydney creative sisters, Kalo and Hope Siafega

2 Brownish Girls

We're half way through the final season of the 2 Brownish Girls podcast and what a better way yet to celebrate this final season by interviewing friends and siblings, sisters Kalo and Hope. Born in New Zealand and raised in South West Sydney, these two are creative heatwaves in Sydney's creative spaces. Kalo is known for her iconic style and styling talent, acting, modeling and her creative direction. She has worked as the Creative Director for Naarm based Isle Magazine’s ‘Class of 2020’ photoshoot with Melbourne native and previous 2 Brownish Girls guest, Aysha Nanai-Leififi aka Mrs Fallback. She has also worked as a costume designer for short films Before 8AM and Polinesia by Pelesasa Pictures, run by previous 2 Brownish Girls guest Fia Pelesasa. Hope is a budding creative/illustrator/designer based in Western Sydney who, whether it’s from an analytical or artistic standpoint, she loves to ideate and create and help people execute their creative visions. Describing her creative process as “Hands on, meticulous and fulfilling.” a 2022 graduate of D&AD Shift (Design and Art Direction Shift). She has also facilitated graphic illustration workshops with the Powerhouse Museum and TAFE NSW. Join us for a fun filled episode where we discuss their creative process and the rise of Western Sydney art.