In the early 2000s, Sydney welcomed the Queen Mary 2, the largest and most advanced passenger ship of its time, which was set to replace the retiring Queen Elizabeth 2.

Tens of thousands of people gathered to witness these spectacular events. The festivities celebrated humanity’s engineering achievements, highlighting the beauty of the natural harbour and the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This event provides a moment for reflection on the legacy of past seafarers and their remarkable pageantry. It also emphasises humanity’s celebration of engineering achievements and ongoing reliance on modern technology.

Since industrialisation, humanity has transformed the planet through its engineering accomplishments. However, this progress has created a misleading sense of separation, which has ironically deepened over generations, resulting in an even greater disconnection from the natural world.




c.2007.