Untitled (group portrait of women's chorus in church) 1974

Editor: This untitled photograph by Ken Whitmire Associates shows a women's chorus in a church. I'm struck by the symmetry of the composition, framing the choir against the cross. What symbols jump out at you? Curator: The cross, of course, is central; it's the linchpin of the image, culturally, religiously. But notice the chorus beneath it. They become, visually, a kind of foundation. What stories do you think they tell, collectively, generation to generation? Editor: Maybe of faith, community, and the role of women? It's interesting how the photograph's inversion complicates those readings. Curator: Precisely! The inversion invites us to reconsider how these symbols function, challenging our immediate interpretations and prompting deeper reflection. Editor: I hadn’t thought about it that way. The photograph seems simple, but it holds so much meaning. Curator: Indeed. Symbols are never static; they evolve and resonate differently across time.