Born in Albufeira, Portugal, Barragão grew up near the sea and countryside, sparking her early creativity through drawing and crocheting. With two degrees in fashion, she shifted from design to sustainable art after realising the wastefulness of the textile industry. Using up-cycled (dead-stock) materials and traditional techniques like crochet, her work highlights environmental issues, inspired by the coral reeds she visited in Jamaica, focusing on ocean pollution and coral bleaching.

San Francisco-born artist, Courtney Mattison creates large scale ceramic sculptures inspired by the fragility and beaters of coral reefs, highlighting the threats they face due to human actions. She holds a Bachelor or Arts in Marine Ecology and Ceramics, and a Master of Arts in Environmental Studies. Through commissions and media features for organisations such as the U.S Department of State and Lindblad Expeditions, Mattison raises awareness about ocean conservation. With her work featured in major media outlets and exhibitions, including a 2020 United Nations postage stamp commemorating Earth Day’s 50th anniversary.

Kilgast began her sculpting career in 2007, making miniature food sculptures. Initially self-taught, she later shifted her focus to environmental themes after learning about the impact of meat production. Now, her work addresses climate change and human impact on nature. Using everyday objects like cans and plastic bottles, she decorates them with vibrant nature-inspired sculptures, symbolising resilience and biodiversity. Through her art, Kilgast raises questions about humanities relationship with the environment, aiming to inspire both hope and a call to action.