Syntethic Lands

The work delves into the heart of the Anthropocene, particularly focusing on the ever growing issue of rising sea levels and its consequences. it explores what lies ahead for islands and speculates on the potential futures for these threatened lands and considers the fate of non-human inhabitants, emphasising on climate-displaced flora. The work is a reaction to how islands are adapting to these changes, with examples such as Tuvalu embarking on a digital transformation to secure a future for their culture and identity. Saliba raises the question about evolving landscapes; What happens to a country without land? What will replace disappearing islands? How will native flora adapt? Synthetic terrains might become the new norm as we grasp with the changing world and keeping in mind the quest for a post-fossil fuel era, we may find unlikely successors in structures like oil rigs. Once standing as a symbol of human industry, these offshore island-like giants could be transformed into new biomes, gradually colonised by flora from lost lands. This would stand as a testament to nature’s resilience, where metal island-like structures may be claimed by the very plants that once stood in lost lands.