This series consists of sketches and objects inspired by the impact of illegal mining on economically disadvantaged territories, where social neglect, geographic isolation from major urban centers, and ongoing political and social conflicts have shaped ways of survival in which obtaining resources often takes precedence over the means employed.

Through small-scale models, the works suggest the existence of habitats threatened by the introduction of foreign substances such as mercury, widely used in artisanal gold extraction. These processes ultimately affect both the health of local communities and the surrounding ecosystems, leaving lasting traces of environmental and social degradation.

The series also includes representations of these habitats through repurposed food containers, particularly tuna cans. These objects reference contemporary patterns of consumption, where preserved foods have become a practical solution due to their long shelf life and ease of storage, contrasting with the immediacy and accessibility of fresh catches. In this way, everyday residual materials become vessels for reflecting on environmental transformation, resource extraction, and the changing relationship between people and their surroundings.

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