Pinocchio

Pinocchio is a non-profit association founded in 1997 by the staff of the burn centre at the Queen Astrid Military Hospital in Brussels. Each year, the association organises a stay at a thermal spa, where mineral-rich water is used in the treatment of young burn survivors. These photographs were commissioned by Pinocchio during one of those stays.

Two women swimming in a pool, embracing each other underwater, with ripples spreading outward from where they are holding each other.
A woman swimming in a pool, with her head above water, wearing goggles and a swimsuit, in an indoor pool with a dark background.
A young boy is submerged in a copper hot tub with only his head visible. A woman, possibly his mother, is standing behind the tub wearing a white bathrobe, leaning against a tiled wall. The scene is dimly lit, creating a cozy or intimate atmosphere.
Person submerged in a copper-toned tub with their hand resting on the side, wearing goggles and surrounded by reflective, shimmering water.
Person lying on a surface with hands resting on their stomach, in a dimly lit setting.
Two women in a swimming pool, one assisting the other with a wrist strap or bracelet.
A woman with wet hair and skin is drinking from a glass in a dimly lit environment, illuminated by warm, orange-toned light.