Being a visual project of the Minism team, Normal Not Normal is inspired by the new normal lifestyle in Vietnam.
Social distancing has forced us to change our lifestyles to adapt to new and more difficult living conditions. The set of photos reviews events that have changed our lives, seeming normal, but not at all.
Creativity comes from limitations
We Vietnamese have learned to improvise by using whatever we have available. Staying at home 24/7 makes us go to the kitchen more often and face the question "What to eat?" from limited food sources. Finding ways to create new recipes becomes necessary and useful because, through the times of discovery, we help ourselves get rid of boredom and learn many new skills.
Rise of the greens
Social distancing has a lot of consequences in Vietnam, including an increase in the price of vegetables and many times over. Limited supplies, difficult transport, and many foods with a short shelf life are additional reasons that push up prices. To everyone's surprise, vegetables that never seem to be scarce become expensive and rare.
Don't be a maskhole
In the COVID-19 epidemic, it is important to take on a sense of responsibility and self-discipline to help prevent the spread of the disease. The droplets and sprays that may contain germs from our mouths when we speak often become dangerous to others if we do not consciously shield ourselves.
Choose wisely
Wearing masks has become a necessity all over the world because they are the most basic way for us to be able to protect ourselves and those around us. However, not everyone understands that. The message raises questions for people when we are only given two choices: masks, which represent safety, or joss paper, which represents death in Vietnamese culture.
Note to self: double check
According to a recent study, on average people forget four times a day. It might be anything from a friend's name to the day, month, or year. Wallets and keys are things we often forget and need to double-check when leaving the house. Which items next do you think will cause you to double-check after COVID-19 has passed?
Thank you
for your attention!
