Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão grew up by the sea, and her deep connection to the ocean serves as a continuous source of inspiration for her work. However, the rising sea temperatures and industrial pollution pose significant threats to the marine environment she loves. Through her creations, she aims to raise awareness about ocean ecology. Vanessa specializes in using recycled and eco-friendly materials to craft unique, stunning tapestries. Discarded yarn from factories transforms into beautiful underwater worlds through her skilled hands. Utilizing traditional crafting techniques such as carpet tufting, hand-knotting, crochet, and tassel-making, she brings to life various forms found beneath the sea, creating layers and three-dimensional effects with vibrant colors that vividly depict marine life. Her bold and artistic creations have garnered attention from various circles, leading to multiple invitations to design textile installations for exhibitions and interior spaces.