Since 2016, a series of studies and sketches have captured the vibrant lives of street workers and other everyday heroes—like artisan fishermen and transporters—across urban landscapes. These portraits vividly showcase workers in action, highlighting their struggle to survive within the larger consumption-driven economy. Survival often depends on resourcefulness, whether through selling goods, transporting people, or recycling materials. Each image—whether of vehicles, people, or specific scenes—offers a unique snapshot of these resilient individuals and the places they inhabit, ensuring their stories are not forgotten."
This version tightens the language and adds a more active, engaging tone while emphasizing the themes of survival, resourcefulness, and the importance of these urban figures.
