WHAT IS HAWKER.sg
This is a long-term photography project, documenting the people who pass through Singapore’s hawker centres, featuring hawkers, workers, and visitors. The project will visit hawker centres around Singapore over 12 months, creating a consistent series of simple, respectful portraits. The work is intended as a cultural and artistic documentation of everyday life in these spaces, and the interesting people that spend time there.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Set up in quiet areas without blocking stalls or walkways
Will not interfere with stall operations, or pedestrian flow.
Small team of: photographer, digital assistant, producer.
Each portrait takes 2–3 minutes, with voluntary participation.
Simple portrait photography
Neutral backdrop or clean background
One camera, one light, one backdrop
Small footprint (approx. 2m × 2m)
