In his “Manufactured Totems” series, which we spotted thanks to Trend Land, Paris-based photographer Alain Delorme presents individual portraits of migrant workers who transport unbelievable piles of products across the city, driving everyday life in Shanghai. Both humorous and a tad depressing, these colorful “Made in China” sculptures echo the towering construction that dominates the ever-changing landscape. Click through to view more photos from the series.
Totem #8
Totem #4
Totem #13
Totem #1
Totem #2
Totem #12
Totem #15
Totem #7
Totem #5
Totem #9 and Totem #3