Where the Green Seeps into the Concrete
Michelle Ferreira
29 May–15 jun

This project explores how we experience nature in urban environments. As an artist and environmental activist, I examine the relationship between built cityscapes and the natural world within them. This photographic work highlights our fundamental right to connect with nature and how essential that connection is for mental and physical well-being.

Nature isn’t separate from us—we are part of the ecosystem. Cities rely on nature for clean air, water, and our overall well-being. Yet, with urban areas generating 75% of global CO₂ emissions (UN), we must rethink how nature is integrated into cityscapes. Many cities, including Melbourne, are adopting sustainability measures such as tree planting to absorb pollution, cooling urban temperatures and promoting biodiversity.

This ongoing series highlights the role of cities in addressing climate challenges. Using a double-exposure technique, I follow one rule: both overlaid images are taken from the same location, merging urban and natural elements into a single abstract composition. This method invites viewers to see city and nature as deeply connected rather than separate. The images, both experimental and intentional, create a poetic reflection on urban life’s relationship with nature and a call to protect this delicate balance.