The series "Jenny’s Soul" shows an unusual way of living, the
relationship between a man and his silicone doll.
Dirk (name changed) has been living together with his silicone
doll Jenny for four years now in Germany. After suffering a
burnout and because he was lonely, he bought the doll for 6000
Euro. Because she looks so real, the doll is not just a sex toy,
she has become a partner to him. Dirk has forged a strong
emotional relationship with Jenny. He is able to hear Jenny, talk
to her and perceive her soul. Dirk is happy. His doll gives him a
sense of closeness and security. He would not want to live
without her. Their everyday life takes place in the apartment,
never outside. Dirk keeps their life together secret.
Sandra Hoyn (b. 1976) is an independent photojournalist based in Hamburg, Germany. She studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, graduating in 2005. She started working for magazines, NGOs and on her personal photo projects, focusing on social, environmental and human rights issues.
Awards 2017 she received the first prize of the Sony World Photography Awards in category daily life and POYi – Pictures of the Year International third place category portrait. In 2016 she received the Magnum Photography Award in category photojournalism, 2015 World Press Photo Award third prize, category nature singles.
