Institute for Deaf Children, Port-au-Prince, Haiti 1995

Melanie Eve Barocas's 1995 black and white photograph, *Institute for Deaf Children, Port-au-Prince, Haiti*, captures the intensity of a young boy's gaze as he stares directly at the viewer. The photograph is part of a larger series documenting life in Haiti, focusing on the experiences of children. Barocas's work often explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the resilience of the human spirit, using photography as a means of social commentary and advocacy. The stark contrast and intimate framing of the image create a sense of immediacy and draw the viewer into the subject's world.