Bride (New Orleans, Louisiana) 1993

Editor: This is Rosalind Solomon's black and white photograph, "Bride (New Orleans, Louisiana)". It feels… theatrical. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I'm interested in the materiality of this image. The photographic process itself, the social context of New Orleans costuming, and the performance of "bride." How does this constructed image challenge our expectations of marriage and labor? Editor: So, you're focusing on the making of the image and the social implications. Curator: Precisely! It's not just a portrait; it's a statement about the constructed nature of identity. What do you make of the location? Editor: I hadn’t considered it that way. Now I’m thinking about the social dynamics of New Orleans. Curator: Exactly! It's a complex layering of meaning. Editor: Thank you for helping me consider the material and social context!