Made In China
Shawn Lim, 2024
SGD 15
A5
20 Pages
Digital Print
"Made In China" delves into the overlooked lives of Chinese street peddlers, whose daily struggles represent the underbelly of China's rapid economic growth. This zine highlights the resilience and perseverance of these individuals who live on the margins, selling everything from food to trinkets in bustling city streets to make ends meet. Through a mix of personal stories, photography, and illustrations, "Made In China" reveals the hard life of street vendors who face constant pressure from harsh regulations, long hours, and unstable incomes.
By shedding light on their struggles, "Made In China" seeks to humanize the faces behind the goods and remind us of the cost of convenience and consumption. It challenges readers to think more critically about the global economy's hidden players and the sacrifices they make in the shadows of the market. Through empathy and awareness, the zine calls for a deeper appreciation of the human lives that make "Made in China" possible.