The intention behind the creation of the series “The Nature Within” was to remind people that we are not alone in the world, that we as human beings coexist with all creatures and each other. Since moving to Hong Kong, I feel that I am constantly disconnecting myself from nature, especially after growing up surrounded by trees, flowers and beaches. With that in mind, I decided to illustrate a surreal connection between Human and nature, combining and mixing a human figure with different elements. These elements are: Air, Water, Fire, Earth, Human, and Consciousness. The piece “Jardim da Vida”, in English “The Garden of Life”, was the first one I made and the main inspiration for the series. We need to learn how to cherish and protect nature and stop taking it for granted.