Cambodia / London
*This project was an experimental translation of my writing into a creative manifestation.
Read here: How to Travel with Wind
As an immigrant with a family history of migration, I have long been intrigued by the experience of movement and its impact on the psyche.
I’m curious about how physically being ‘on the move’ affects the psyche and how layers of emotions are exposed during this state of motion. My ethnographic research in Cambodia shifted focus from destination- or goal-oriented travel to process-oriented travel: the act of moving from point A to point B, and exploring what happens in the space between these points.
The aim is to investigate the emotions and sensory experiences that arise during mobility—how being in motion enhances feelings, connects thoughts, and, in those transitions, what is found and what is lost.
By examining modes of transportation such as walking, tuk-tuks, buses, scooters, and cars, the research reflects on the interplay between movement, personal memories, and attachments, uncovering the complex emotional landscapes of being on the move.
While in Cambodia, I encountered a new type of emotion I had not experienced before: Ancestral Nostalgia—echoes of memories passed down through older generations. Though these recollections are not my own, I found myself emotionally connected and resonating with them upon arriving in a foreign place. It was fascinating to experience this form of nostalgia during my journey.
This project culminates in a multidisciplinary body of work, including music, spoken words, photographs and moving images.