Daryl Orillaza, Sydney

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This monochrome photographic diptych by Sydney creative Daryl Orillaza captures candid moments of rest and fatigue across contrasting environments. The left frame shows individuals reclining outdoors on pavement alongside discarded shoes and bags, while a woman uses her phone nearby. The right frame features a person sleeping with their head down on a table inside a diner with a checkerboard floor, accompanied by other patrons interacting with mobile devices. The high-contrast black-and-white treatment emphasizes textures like pavement grain, striped sleeves, and checkered flooring, creating a documentary-style narrative around urban life and exhaustion.