A collaborative series featuring Rolini Pineda, photographed by Andinh Ha and Chuong Pham. Amidst the bustling city of Saigon, this mid-afternoon series captures serene moments at Que by Kaarem space, offering a tranquil escape for reflection, appreciation, and a peaceful pause from the outside rush.
What inspires you the most in your daily life?
Having the chance to experience a variety of things and the opportunity for new discoveries. engaging, dreaming, imagining, learning, exploring, tasting, observing, moving, indulging, feeling, collaborating, relating, expressing.
to dance,
to cry,
sing, scream,
love,
feel alive,
hear the sound of the ocean,
in the empty beach,
birds chirping,
fire crackling,
the warmth of grass on my bare soles,
on a sunny day,
hot soup,
souls exchanging,
cigarettes,
smile to strangers,
daydreaming,
those mountain views,
hot cacao in the balcony,
good stretch,
cry again,
run naked,
wanna feel everything,
all the good things,
all at once,
never-ending love
-Rolini
How do you balance creativity and relaxation?
By actively making time for both. And learning that giving myself a break–a space to just let myself be is needed to fuel my creativity.
Can you share a recent moment that made you feel truly present?
Whenever I am in the state of flow. When I am in safe spaces to express myself and immersed in what I am doing. It could be as simple as having a conversation with someone, supporting, dancing to music, creating, long walks, working or enjoying a cup of coffee.
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I’m currently exploring to develop an art platform for emerging artists. Had the chance to organise an art event recently in Saigon. The artists were able to showcase their concept and creations. I feel pleased with its turn out as people from diverse backgrounds came to gather and experience and that I had the opportunity to be a bridge for that.
I’m also running a small creative design studio for branding and spatial design and applying a holistic design approach.
Credits
Featuring
Rolini Pineda
Photographers
Andinh Ha
Chuong Pham
Stylist + Producer
Kathy Minh Bach
Location
Que by Kaarem
Special Thanks
Kaarem Studio Team