WHO IS SHE? Xia Yi’s project looks to unearth stories of working-class women in the Malaysian workforce. The series was inspired by the women that have always worn the pants in Xia Yi's family.
Growing up in a culture that places family first has always made Xia Yi question the what, how and why's of family commitment which impacts working-class women in Malaysia. Living in a household that is predominantly female has allowed her to witness first hand and experience their contrasting livelihoods up-close.
During the process of creating this series, one of the women fleetingly compared the ‘weight of flowers' to the equally strenuous burden that a woman bears on her shoulders every day. – The Vibes, March 14, 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 media partner.
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