Christopher Herwig’s cars through Southeast Asia capture a vivid fleet of “trucks and tuckers” – Huge

From Pakistan to Sri Lanka, vibrant traditions gradually amplify mountain passes and city streets. The vernacular art form is meticulously decorated with vehicles with intricate patterns and celebrity portraits, while the cab is filled with synthetic flowers, tassels and fantastic paintings. These vivid modes of transport are a common sight on the Southeast Asian roads and are the subject of a new book by photographer Christopher Herwig.

Herveg’s latest project is known for recording bus and subway stations in the Soviet era Trucks and Tuckers The journey is 10,000 km and 208 pages, capturing wonderful, traits of customs. As Riya Raagini wrote in the introduction, Sajavator decorate and decorate, is an important part of the region’s culture and is found in both streets and in families. “Even before modern vehicles appeared in the area, people were decorating all kinds of imaginable modes of transport, from ox carts to boats. Naturally, when trucks, tuk-tuks and rickshaws began to arrive in the early 20th century, they were embellished in a similar way,” Raagini added. ”

Today, this tradition is under increasing threat. Due to concerns about safety, several countries have broken down on vehicle modifications, while mass production of decals and objects spread beyond what is handmade art forms.

For Herveg, Trucks and Tuckers A glimpse of what he calls “the poetry of the way,” a complex combination of masculinity, creative expression and hope. He wrote:

In contrast to its challenging existence, apart from the actual elements found in truck drivers, there are often a large number of visual images. They are adorned with beautiful whimsical flares, hanging the charm of good luck, S and wallpapers, showing idyllic scenes, and they reveal life in their dreams.

Published by Fuel, Trucks and Tuckers Booking is available from the bookstore.