War and Peace

• Photographer
  Carine Van Gerven
• Agency / Studio
  2create
• Technical Info
  1/125 Iso 250 F13,0 Full Frame Lens Ef24-70mm F/2.8l Ii Usm
• Photo Date
  10/03/2022

A choir of angels and musicians in a religious setting give an impression of universal peace But the composition makes it clear that, at any place in the world, war can be near. As a symbol: the string orchestra that is divided. We sense an aggressive, haughty atmosphere in the camp where red poppies are scattered on the black dress of the woman who symbolises war. The roses are inextricably linked to the memory of a warfare that, rocked the entire world. Are the angels making an attempt at reconciliation and sending the dove of peace to the woman in white? Look and discover the symbols.

Carine Van Gerven (b.1966) is a Belgian professional photographer. After her studies in art and painting, she became an art teacher in Overpelt in the Flanders region. She has been working as a professional instructor with the youth on art workshops ever since. In 2016, she co-founded the cultural event Lens op de Mens – Fotofestival Pelt and currently is the president and creative leader of the bi-annual festival.