'Kongo Wingking: Strength in Silence' , 35 x 50 cm, 2025, Digital Photography

 

"Konco Wingking" — meaning a companion from behind — reflects the traditional role of Indonesian women supporting men at home. While women’s roles have become more prominent, they still navigate these traditions. Many quietly influence their homes by managing finances and shaping decisions. This portrait, through the contrast of the hijab and her husband’s coat, explores evolving traditions, self-discovery, and the quiet yet profound power women hold in sustaining families and communities.