As I walked through a small street in China, located in a low income neighborhood of migrant workers, I saw a middle aged lady at peace and tranquility with not a worry in sight about her next customer. I tried to capture the harmony she had between her job and her down time.
I tried to capture the feeling of urban nightlife and endless adventures one can have at any given time or place within Seoul. The motto people live by in Seoul is " Work hard and play hard". The city never stops moving except for early mornings, as people stay in at home as the drinking culture permeates through corporate and dining culture. It is no surprise that Korea is referred to as the " Land of the Morning Calm".
Seoul, South Korea.
This picture is a perfect summary of the identity of China now. As two millenniums of civilization has kept everyone together, modern times called for adaptability of past and modern cultures to harmoniously create an ever evolving of identity.
Guangzhou, China.
In Korean culture, its the elders that get the highest degree of respect. Due to a high number of educated young people stepping in to the workforce, it has created a high amount of competition for good paying jobs and thus leaving some elderly people without support of their children.
Latin America within a small community in a port town of South Korea. This neighborhood was vibrant with street art and small studios hidden within these hills.
Busan, South Korea.
Guangzhou, China.
Seoul, South Korea.
