JOURNAL

The Music Experience
Photography Erwin Darmali Photography Erwin Darmali

The Music Experience

“Maybe that is similar to women who own two of the same exact color lipstick of different brands.” I asked, “And why would they do that? She shrugged her shoulders - she did not have an answer for it either.

Read More
The Chinese New Year Celebration in Jakarta
Photography Erwin Darmali Photography Erwin Darmali

The Chinese New Year Celebration in Jakarta

The night was damp. It drizzles and puddles were everywhere on the uneven roads. It seemed like there were more street vendors than usual, and what they sell are not normal to me. This was my first experience photographing a Chinese New Year in Jakarta (or anywhere else, for that fact).
I had asked my friend about what he remembers about documenting Chinese New Year celebrations, and his answer was short: painful, watery eyes.

Read More