Chinese Girl With A Pearl Earring

• Prize
  Silver in People/Portrait
• Photographer
  Reiny Bourgonje
• Agency / Studio
  Reiny Bourgonje Fotografie
• Technical Info
  1/125 Iso 1600 F6.4 28.9mm Fujifilm Xt2
• Photo Date
  25-01-2025

Inspired by the painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring", from Johannes Vermeer, a Chinese girl with albinism as the subject. She has soft, white skin and hair, and her eyes are closed, creating a serene, almost dreamlike and fragile atmosphere. She wears a classic outfit and a pearl earring.Xueli Abbing has albinism and only sees 8 percent. She was 3 years old when her Dutch mother adopted her from China, where albinism is thought to be bad luck. Xueli is now a much sought-after model and ambassador for the UN organization UNESCO. In this position she is committed to the fight against racism.