Ruth Montiel Arias is a visual artist and animal liberation activist from Spain. Ruth's work presents through installations, ephemeral actions, videos, and photographs how human impulses--such as the desire for possession and power--impact nature. Focusing on the ethical aspect of political and institutional practices, the consequences of our actions on a planet treated as a resource mine are exposed, serving to question the hegemonic morality that has brought us to this point.

Liz Tyson is an animal activist with 20 years' experience working in animal protection non-profits. Her primary focus is campaigning against the exploitation of wild animals in captivity, as well as providing care for survivors of this industry. She has a particular interest in primates. Since 2018, Liz has been Director of the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary, based in Texas, USA. The sanctuary is home to hundreds of monkeys, many rescued from exploitation in the pet trade, laboratories, and zoos. Liz lives in San Marcos, TX, with her daughter, Anna Patricia, and her two rescued dogs: Maya and Stanley Millett.