Wetlands are much more than just landscapes – they are vital, complex ecosystems essential for supporting biodiversity and playing a critical role in addressing climate change. Yet, these environments face urgent threats. Maria Nalbantova, an artist based in Sofia, Bulgaria, shares how her practice, which uses drawing, collage, installation, and more, explores the complex entanglements between human society and the environment. She constructs speculative realities that intertwine real stories and interdisciplinary research with fiction, all centered around notions of care, trust, and responsibility.