View from the Guardhouse, with Industrial structures peeking over the footop of the Prisoner's Barracks

"This piece was drawn from within Cockatoo Island's convict era Guardhouse, with a view through the sandstone doorway to the historic Mess Hall. The early morning light provides a sense of calm in what was once a harsh and cruel place." – Nick Hollo, former Head of Design & Planning and Deputy Executive Director with the Harbour Trust (July 2022).

The Harbour Trust thanks Nick Hollo for allowing us to showcase this artwork on Google Arts & Culture. We also thank specialist fine art photographer, Greg Weight, for producing this high-quality digital reproduction of Mr Hollo's artwork.