Martin Roemers’ photo book "Homo Mobilis", a remarkable series of photographs of people posed with their cars show you can tell a lot about someone from the vehicle they drive.

Roemers traveled the world armed with a large white backdrop, a camera, and one simple question: “Would you pose with your vehicle for me?”

Homo Mobilis gives the reader the ability to view the relationship between humans and their vehicles, examining how mobility, as a cornerstone of modernity, shapes our identities and societies. 

This has resulted in a typology of vehicles with their drivers against a stark white background. This deliberate removal from their usual context invites viewers to contemplate the deeper narratives that these vehicles carry. 

Vehicles are more than mere modes of transportation; they are powerful symbols of status, culture, and personal identity. A vehicle can be merely functional for some but for others it so much more: it becomes a crucial part of who they are.

(really interesting interview at https://martinroemers.com/homo-mobilis/about I recommend)

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jan/10/martin-roemers-homo-mobilis-photography-book-car-vehicle-owners-portraits

https://issuu.com/accpublishinggroup/docs/homo_mobilis/3?ff

https://martinroemers.com/homo-mobilis/about/