Treasure Hunt

Photobook of Ij Hallen & Waterlooplein Flea Market in Amsterdam, 2016

"One of my friends always used to open every box lid one by one at flea markets. He said there are unexpected things when he opens the lids. After I learned this, I also started opening the box lids. Surprises are hidden everywhere, giving us the pleasure of the unexpected when we open a lid.
It's not just about boxes; our lives are the same. Happiness is all around us, but maybe we pass it by without looking for it. Like my friend's habit of opening every box lid one by one at flea markets, we might find surprises if we try to open the closed boxes."