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Rush Hour Commuting

Dian Kurnia Rizki

Indonesia

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A husband and wife in Hong Kong got their shop ready before the day begins. Beneath rows of hanging buckets and plastic goods, they were waiting to greet the first customers. They might look like a regular seafood vendor, but actually, they are the backbone of country's economic growth.

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Nominee

Seafood Vendor

Walking backward becomes the only way to squeeze into an overcrowded train. During rush hour, the discomfort of the commute means little compared to the consequences of arriving late to work. It reflects the deep commitment Japanese people have toward punctuality.

Bronze

Situated along the banks of the Indonesia Ciliwung River in 2025, many people still live in cramped settlements where even sunlight struggles to penetrate the dense rows of shacks. Poor hygiene becomes a secondary concern, as surviving amid economic uncertainty remains their foremost priority.

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The Life of Ciliwung River Bank

A lone figure, pushed a bicycle up a steep bridge with the vast scale of the mountain behind him emphasizes both the grandeur of nature and the humility of human effort. It's a visual poem about resilience against the vastness of the world.

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The Traveler

He was one of the winner of greasy pole (panjat pinang) competition during Indonesia Independence Day. His winning not solely came from his strength alone, but also a result of his teammate's sacrifices to put him on the top.