AS an avid commuter, Munirah always noticed that people seem to be disconnected when they are commuting. They are present physically but are elsewhere mentally. Heading towards a rat race that is different for every individual, to a destination that promises security, stability, and a sense of belonging.
It is routine for fellow commuters, leaving a place of familiarity to pursue a dream by heading towards an ‘alternative’ life. The project focuses on the individual's personal space during the 40 minutes commuting through the 8am weekday rush hour.
It is the only time in the day that they can escape from reality within their comfort zone. By focusing only on one space, the subject is isolated from the rest of the commuters and withdraws into their own space.
The series was captured using a mobile phone so as not to disturb or distract their 40 minutes of ‘escape’. The series began in 2017 and evolved in 2018, and it is still ongoing to this day. – The Vibes, April 18, 2021
Photo of the Week – curated by Exposure+ Photo.
Exposure+ Photo is a photography event in Kuala Lumpur planned for September 2021 and supported by Canon Malaysia as the official printer and The Vibes as the official media partner. www.exposureplus.wordpress.com @exposureplusphoto
