Sonder
Embarking on the streets of Seoul for a span of two weeks in December 2023, ‘Sonder’ encapsulates the lives of the South Korean capital’s inhabitants. It delves into the realisation that every seemingly anonymous passerby is immersed in a life as vivid and intricate as my own.
Playing the role of a transient tourist, my camcorder served as an inconspicuous lens to shoot everyday urban life through. Capturing genuine, unstaged moments, human reactions, and unremarkable interactions, I immersed myself briefly in the lives of those who crossed my path, remaining an invisible observer.
‘Sonder’ fixates on the profound truth that each one of us carries our own untold stories, unfolding invisibly and simultaneously. It captures the interconnected yet separate nature of the human experience, highlighting the depth and richness found in the lives of those around us.
