Siew Png Sim

Longing for Belonging | My work seeks to capture the pursuit of solace in the spaces that I reside. It’s a therapeutic exploration of my personal fleeting relationship with the concept and definition of a physical home. From a young age, my family and I constantly moved around various cities never settling down for long periods of time. I was enrolled to international schools, where it was a norm to see a constant change in classmates and teachers.

Detachment from the sentimental links that makes up the common notion of home eventually became habitual. Only upon returning to my home country of Singapore for my mandatory military service, I realised how “rootless” I was; and how that affected my ability to re assimilate with the home country I’m suppose to serve. 

Most of the photos are unplanned and are taken during day to day life. They have a view of a distant observer, searching for the warmth of belonging in unfamiliar environments. www.siewpngsim.com