California 2014

"California" (2014) by Richard Ross is a photograph depicting a line of female inmates in a prison hallway. Ross is known for his documentary style photography that focuses on social issues. The photograph, taken in a stark, institutional setting, captures the sense of confinement and uniformity experienced by the inmates. The long, narrow perspective of the hallway emphasizes the sense of entrapment, while the blurred figure in the foreground invites viewers to consider the individual stories of the people within the institution. The photograph is a poignant example of Ross's ongoing exploration of the American prison system.