St. Gabriel, Louisiana 15 - 2000

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a photographic work by Deborah Luster, created between 1995 and 2000. It depicts a woman in a portrait format, capturing a moment of quiet reflection and resilience. The photograph is part of Luster's larger series exploring the lives of African American women in the rural south. The artist's use of a traditional tintype process lends a historical and nostalgic quality to the image, drawing parallels to the practice of early portrait photography. The work raises questions about identity, representation, and the power of visual narratives.