Onbekende vrouw met twee honden, genaamd Zeppelin en Toy, in de tuin van het woonhuis aan Kroonlaan 4 in Hilversum 1913

This photograph of an unknown woman with her dogs, Zeppelin and Toy, in a garden, was taken by Carolina Onnen. In the main photograph, the light bleeds into the foliage, creating a soft haze around the figure of the woman and her two dogs. I see an artist trying to find the essence of something, or someone, through the lens. I imagine Carolina carefully choosing her position, waiting for the right moment. In the photograph in the lower section, simply entitled "Toy", the artist has isolated the quiet serenity of the resting dog. This is a small study of intimacy. For me, the work echoes the intimacy and observational approach of artists like Nan Goldin. The process of documenting and capturing fragments of everyday life builds into something more significant. The interplay between light, shadow, and composition shows an eye seeking to communicate emotion and connection. There’s a gentle conversation happening across the frame.