the sidewalk
passing through Vietnam and Cambodia
Vietnam, Cambodia
15 photographs
produced in 2024
15 photographs
produced in 2024
Rather than chasing spectacle, this series leans into the intimate – finding beauty in the familiar, and honoring the quiet stories that bind people to each other and their environment.
There was something about how life unfolded out in the open: two people chatting while sweeping the street, a roundabout lined with flags standing still in the midday heat, or a group of guys playing volleyball with all the energy and laughter of a daily ritual.
Traveling through these places, it often felt like the day-to-day rhythm was more revealing than the landmarks. The sense of community, of patience, of movement and stillness—seemed to echo through both the streets and the people. There’s a quiet resilience that runs deep, something woven into the way things are done, shared, and held together. These fragments, though simple, felt like small reflections of that.