A Vietnamese photographer has introduced his exhibition which features more than 100 images of garbage and environmental pollution taken during his trip throughout the Southeast Asian country last year.

The photo gallery of 42-year-old Nguyen Viet Hung, a.k.a. Lekima Hung, is open to the public at 29 Hang Bai Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi from June 4 to 9.

The exhibition, entitled “S.O.S,” which is short for Save Our Seas, showcases more than 100 photos of landfills and trash-filled beaches and canals across the country the Hanoi-based artist took during a journey throughout Vietnam between August and December 2018.

The photographer traveled nearly 7,000 kilometers, including 3,260 kilometers along the coastline of 28 provinces and cities, on his motorbike.  

“I read news about plastic waste and warnings a few years ago and was vexed by the alarming statistics on this issue in Vietnam,” Hung said.

“I thought I should do something within the reach of my expertise to raise awareness of the issue.”

He previously posted several of his photos to his Facebook account earlier this year to spread the message.

With the ongoing exhibition, Hung hopes that the photos can reach a wider range of viewers and help raise public awareness of environmental pollution and protection.

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