Motor Motion

Qarim Zam

Zanzibar

In Motor Motion, Qarim Zam captures the effortless rhythm of daily life in Zanzibar. A motorist rides past the shoreline, framed by swaying palm trees and the quiet bustle of island movement. The moped, a staple mode of transportation on the island’s narrow streets, represents both practicality and a deep connection to place. The monochrome palette enhances the photograph’s nostalgic feel, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary. Experience Motor Motion and bring a piece of Zanzibar’s everyday elegance into your space.

Zam’s photography is a reflection of his worldview – deeply personal, spiritual, and rooted in observation. His work is inspired by Islam and a desire to document the everyday beauty of the world around him. Shot entirely on his phone, his images embrace the simplicity of the moment, distilling life’s fleeting yet profound details into powerful visual narratives.

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Original medium: photography

Year: 2024

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About the artist

Qarim Zam’s photography is a deeply personal and spiritual reflection of his worldview, rooted in keen observation and inspired by Islam. With a desire to document the everyday beauty of the world around him, he embraces the simplicity of the moment, capturing life’s fleeting yet profound details through powerful visual narratives.

Based in Stone Town, the historic port of Zanzibar City, Tanzania, Zam finds magic in the rhythms of daily life. Without a traditional camera, he relies entirely on his iPhone, an accessible tool that allows him to document his surroundings with authenticity and ease. A visual storyteller specializing in portrait, editorial, and documentary photography, Qarim is passionate about exploring environmental, social, and cultural issues. He travels extensively throughout Tanzania, spending months in the field to create compelling images that tell important stories. His approach to composition is entirely intuitive—light, angles, and framing come naturally to him, a skill honed through instinct rather than formal training.

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