The Mole and the Sun 2018

"The Mole and the Sun" (2018) by Dutch photographer Pieter Henket depicts a scene of stark contrast in a dimly lit room. A young boy, painted blue and adorned with palm fronds, stands over a sleeping adult. The boy, representing "The Sun", reaches out to another young boy, "The Mole", who kneels beside the bed. The striking image suggests a story of power, vulnerability, and the passage of time. This photo belongs to Henket's series "The Book of Disquiet" that explores the impact of colonialism and the complexities of human relationships in various settings, often with allegorical motifs.