Honorable Mention / 2016 / Book (series Only) / Fine Art

Whispers of Children and Animals

  • Photographer
    Meera Sulaiman, Canada

I see the connection between humans and animals is one of the most fundamental, but
sometimes invisible, bonds that human beings experience.
Animals and Children captivates me, and I see them as one of our greatest teachers. I love
to surrounding myself in their presence that radiates joy, pure heart and innocence.
This series is inspired by my fascination in trying to understand this special, yet little
understood relationship between children and animals in confinement.
Every time I press my shutter, I ponder on the mysteries of this relationship. In a way,
are these kids perhaps peeking into their future as adults, when their minds and
thoughts will be held captive to society. Will they look inwards, and break free of the
shackles of their mind? In contrast, are the animals looking out from the bars,
urging them to perhaps look in, and make a difference in the well-being of their lives….etc.

Children seem to have a magical affinity