Traveling through the forests of Ilha Grande, Brazil, and later visiting the Indigenous Museum in São Paulo shaped my understanding of the fragile relationship between people and the natural world. Experiencing a thriving rainforest alongside stories of deforestation and the displacement of Indigenous communities inspired this illustration thesis project, which focuses on endangered, threatened, and extinct plant species from around the world.

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The project features 30 plants researched through encyclopedias and digital archives, each reimagined using vibrant colors, bold patterns, and stylized forms. The illustrations were adapted into risograph-inspired prints and produced as collectible keychains.

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In the final installation, the keychains hang from a sculptural tree. As visitors remove them, they symbolically recreate the act of taking nature from its environment, encouraging reflection on biodiversity loss, conservation, and humanity's impact on ecosystems.