Between Caution and Routine – Noor Zahran PREVIEW

Noor Zahran
55.5 x 79.5cm
Pencil on Paper
2025
RM6,500

In February 2020, in front of Bank Simpanan Nasional, Lebuh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, the city was already shifting. The early presence of COVID-19 had begun to reshape daily life. Face masks were not yet mandatory, but caution was in the air.
People moved through familiar spaces with quiet awareness, their routines subtly altered. Public areas remained active, yet interactions grew more restrained. What once felt effortless now carried a sense of hesitation. Today, that vigilance lingers, shaping how individuals navigate shared environments.