
Print Price: £110
Original Price: £1,900
Paradise Began in the Amazon Rainforest is part of the series Seven Forests – Seven Continents. Inspired by the Amazon in South America, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth and home to countless endangered tree species, the work reflects both its richness and vulnerability.
The Amazon plays a vital role in regulating the global climate, yet it continues to be destroyed at an alarming rate, threatening all forms of life. Mining, poaching, and oil extraction are rapidly destroying this fragile paradise.
The collection Seven Forests – Seven Continents forms part of an ongoing body of work rooted in the artist’s deep concern for the natural world. Inspired by research into some of the world’s most endangered forests and rainforests, the series emerges from careful observation, reflecting both their diversity and fragility.
Through mixed media, the artist juxtaposes graphite and watercolour to create a visual dialogue between destruction and hope. The stark black-and-white marks suggest the impact of human activity on these vital ecosystems, while the presence of green introduces a sense of renewal and the possibility of protection and reforestation.
Each drawing reflects the essential role forests play in sustaining life, emphasising their importance for the survival of flora, fauna, and humanity. The series invites a deeper awareness of our relationship with the environment and the urgent need to preserve it.
| Category | Forests |
|---|---|
| Original size | |
| Rarity | Unique |
| Print Size | 29.7 x 42 |
| Signature | On back of painting |
| Material | Graphite and watercolours on paper |
Judit Prieto is a Barcelona-born contemporary artist based in London whose practice explores the intersection of art, ecology, and environmental awareness, with a particular focus on the human–nature connection. After a successful career in interior design, she transitioned to fine art, completing her Foundation Diploma at Hampstead School of Art in 2014. Her work is deeply inspired by natural systems, biodiversity, and the urgent challenges facing the planet, examining how human experiences and behaviours intertwine with the environment.
Since 2022 she works in her studio, at Second Floor Studios in Wembley. She has exhibited widely across the UK, Germany, and Spain.
Her work has been selected for prestigious platforms including the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in 2019 and 2021. In 2013, she received the Tate Modern Community Learning Award at the Rootstein Hopkins Drawing Exhibition, linked to Tate Modern, recognising her artistic contribution and community engagement.
In 2021, she won an International Art Contest for her work on “Beauty of Water” and was honoured as an Artist for the Amazon for her series Seven Forests – Continents, reinforcing her commitment to environmental advocacy and her exploration of the human–nature relationship through art.






A Mexican environmental scientist committed to promoting justice for all living beings in the face of unsustainable development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Health, as well as a master’s and PhD in Environmental Sciences. He currently serves as an associate researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (Mexico), and work as an environmental consultant in the implementation of the Minamata Convention in Mexico.
For nearly a decade Carlos’s work has focused on environmental issues related to chemical pollution from mining and metallurgical activities. He has extensive experience assessing the human health impacts of mercury and arsenic pollution in artisanal mercury mining sites. He has also contributed to ecological risk assessments in areas affected by primary mercury mining and arsenic-copper smelting, many of which are in important natural protected areas. Throughout his academic career, he has published several scientific papers in international journals, participated in national congresses on toxicology and biological conservation, and supported the academic community by supervising undergraduate research projects.
His current approach is grounded in a human and nature rights perspective. He believes that protecting the rights of all living beings is essential, not only to ensure the survival of both human and non-human life in the face unsustainable development, but also to guarantee that all beings can live dignified lives. In this context, and as a member of Sycomore, Carlos believes that the integrating art and science is an innovative and powerful way to help shift away from destructive human development towards a model that respects all life on Earth.
Paula’s early years were spent in Senegal, Angola, Venezuela, and Spain, before continuing her life journey in Germany and Switzerland. Growing up immersed in such diverse cultures and landscapes, she witnessed firsthand the interconnected and multi-layered challenges faced by both people and forests—and the urgent need to protect them.
Motivated by these experiences, Paola pursued a Master’s degree in Forestry and Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM, Spain), followed by a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL, Switzerland). Over more than a decade, she contributed as a scientist at Swiss research institutes like WSL and Agroscope, exploring the impacts of climate change on forests and agriculture.
Recognising the gap between scientific research and practical business solutions, Paula transitioned into sustainability consulting at Quantis. There, she helped forestry and food & beverage companies move beyond business as usual to business at its best—operating within planetary boundaries. Her expertise includes forest carbon accounting, no-deforestation policies, nature-based climate solutions and developing innovative, science-based strategies. She has partnered with global organisations such as WWF, the World Cocoa Foundation and the Science Based Targets initiatives for climate (SBTi) and nature (SBTN).
Beyond her scientific and consulting work, Paola is passionate about empowering the next generation. She currently volunteers as a facilitator for The Earth Foundation in Geneva, empowering teenagers worldwide to transform their sustainability ideas into meaningful action within their communities. Raised in a family of artists and driven by a passion to make science accessible, Paula now collaborates with Sycomore to harness the power of art in fixing the world. Through vivid creativity and compelling storytelling, she believes art can awaken hearts, inspire change, mobilise resources, and unite us all in the urgent quest to address our planet’s climate and biodiversity crises.
Dr. Esther Uzoma Kadiene is one of Sycomore’s Marine scientists. She is a marine and environmental biologist from Nigeria who holds dual PhDs in Marine Biology from National Taiwan Ocean University and in Environmental Biology, Population Biology & Ecology from Université de Lille, France. Her doctoral research examined heavy metal toxicity (especially cadmium) on calanoid copepods, comparing species and sex-specific sensitivity, bioaccumulation pathways (including a novel demonstration of oral uptake from water), life-history traits, gene expression patterns, and multigenerational effects. The work resulted in multiple publications in Q1 journals including Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Chemosphere, and Scientific Reports.
Dr. Kadiene has led applied field projects on seaweed resource exploration and identification in Nigerian coastal waters and the development of sustainable aquaculture and fisheries in Delta State, involving community surveys, water and sediment quality analysis, and practical recommendations for local fish farmers. In 2025 she completed the UNESCO-IOC International Traineeship (Italy) on satellite-based monitoring of coastal and inland water quality for climate resilience, ecosystem management, and sustainable ocean governance. She is also a certified Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operator and JNCC-certified Marine Mammal Observer (MMO).
As a Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, she supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and has established international research collaborations with institutions in Taiwan, France, Italy and the United States of America. Dr. Kadiene is passionate about bridging rigorous science with real-world marine conservation, pollution assessment, and blue-economy solutions. She is a diver currently in training and an ocean advocate.
Jhon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia and is currently in the final stage of his Master’s in Public Policy at Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
His research focuses on deforestation in the Amazon and explores how the European Union’s policies could serve as a model for addressing this critical issue. With a strong background in government affairs and public relations, Jhon has worked as a relations specialist, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including the private sector, public institutions, embassies, multilateral organizations, and civil society.
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