In Great Souls, you see young girls together with big dogs. Not cute snapshots, but portraits where there is something in them - peace, trust, a kind of silent bond between child and animal.
I love the mix of vulnerability and strength you see. Those dogs are more than pets, they really are buddies. They mirror something of the girl next to them - whether that is softness, or something tough.
Everything about this work is deliberately chosen: the setting, the colours, the clothes. But ultimately it's about the feeling you get with it. About friendship, safety, and just being able to be yourself - with such a big, loyal four-legged friend next to you.
Great Souls is a series of several portraits that also combine well with each other.
Conceived by Carla Van Iersel, visualized with AI.
Carla van Iersel lives and works in the Netherlands. She photographs, paints, draws, and creates digital illustrations. Her images are often a mix of these techniques, resulting in unique artworks, such as photos with drawn elements or paintings with a digital touch. Carla's oeuvre includes.. Read more…