The café sign

A black-and-white Midpoint Café sign has an arrow pointing to the right.

A black-and-white Midpoint Café sign has an arrow pointing to the right.
Photography by Lu Heng

The arrow points out of the frame, while the lettering asks for a pause. In black and white, the sign’s outline and worn surface become more noticeable. It is a small roadside object with a very clear job: to catch a traveller’s eye.