VIEW THROUGH JEN'S LENS PRINT: Pawn Broke

Held up by a mixture of bamboo and metal scaffolding this Pawn Brokers sign lights up a darkened street in Hong Kong Island. The pawn broker’s sign in Hong Kong is a distinctive piece of the city’s heritage. Often featuring bold, red neon lights, the sign typically showcases a traditional symbol of a golden ball or a Chinese character for pawn. These signs harken back to old Hong Kong, where pawn shops were a vital part of daily life. With their vintage charm, they’ve become an iconic part of the city’s landscape, mixing history with the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Jennifer Robertson, known as @viewthroughjenslens on social media, has a passion for street photography and capturing the intricate details of everyday scenes in Hong Kong. Her work showcases everything from the city's vibrant markets to colourful festival lanterns, charming shutters and traditional letterboxes to the unique sight of bamboo scaffolding. Through her lens, viewers are transported to the heart of Hong Kong, where the beauty lies in the small, often overlooked elements of daily life. Her images evoke a sense of nostalgia resonating with anyone who appreciates the essence of this dynamic city.