[Mun Ho-nam's Snap and Write] Emotions Outside the Mask

People Wearing Masks Covering Their Faces... Discovering New Expressions in Everyday Life

The gas meter with eyebrows raised upward is baring its white teeth. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

Building materials are smiling brightly. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Two lights look like eyes, and the logo of a famous hamburger restaurant resembles lips in the shape of a 'Double U (W).' Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

A can discarded by the roadside is staring wide-eyed with its mouth wide open. Is it thirsty? Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Honam] It has already been 100 days since the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Korea. Masks have now become an essential part of daily life. Because people cover their faces with masks, it has become difficult to read facial expressions easily. These days, we have become accustomed to communicating through eyes instead of expressions.

"Is it possible to bring back the lost expressions?" The reporter decided to look for new expressions in everyday life. Various expressions were found in the daily scenes we pass by without much thought. A discarded can on the street, a large air purifier, a mop in front of a restaurant... each carried its own expression.

Throughout April, familiar things were viewed with unfamiliar eyes. Seeing various objects with human-like expressions, I hope the day will come soon when we can take off our masks.

/Photo & text by Reporter Moon Honam munonam@

A CCTV wearing a white hat is glaring. Its mouth is wide open as if shocked by what it saw. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The large air purifier is lighting up blue lights in its eyes, fluttering its eyelashes. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The car steering wheel looks like a human face expression. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

Clothespins of different colors are gathered closely together, having a conversation. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The side view of the air conditioner outdoor unit shows an innocent expression. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The vehicle's lighting device looks like an alien with big eyes and a flat nose. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The white-haired mop is turning pale blue. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The closed shop is full of expressions. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The fire alarm installed in a hanok building within Donuimun Museum Village looks urgent. Please press firmly! / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The manhole cover is tightly shut. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The structure at Namsangol Hanok Village is baring its teeth while wearing green glasses. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

A travel suitcase is abandoned in an alley. It is drooling, as if something inside it is leaking. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

A battery-related sticker on the car center winks with one eye closed as if winking. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The three siblings inside the air conditioner outdoor unit are opening their mouths wide. It seems as if a silent scream can be heard. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The box is wearing a blank expression at the grocery store. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

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