

A FAIR TRADE
Shared passions and meaningful exchanges can bridge differences and foster genuine human connection.
The narrative explores the fundamental human impulse to collect, preserve, and exchange objects as a form of meaning-making. Items such as stamps, sketches, or trading cards may lack material value, yet they carry significant personal currency rooted in emotional and social exchange. Through symbolic avatars representing different collecting media, the story illustrates how shared passions transcend generational, cultural, and social boundaries. Trading is positioned not only as an economic activity but also as a social ritual involving negotiation, recognition, and mutual appreciation. Collecting ultimately emerges as a universal behavior that connects individuals despite their differences.

Viona Gunawan
Bella Clarissa Harianto
Kathleen Budiharjo
Alicia Syalomita Kristanto
Oh Soo Ryun


