Transylvania, Louisiana 1998 - 2002

"Transylvania, Louisiana" is a photograph from Deborah Luster's series "A Louisiana Project," created between 1998-2002. This intimate image captures a close-up of a man's arm, featuring a tattoo of a prison cell with the words "incarceration" and "exoneration". Luster’s series explored the lives of people in Louisiana, capturing portraits and intimate moments that highlight the complexities of identity, race, and social structures. This particular photograph is a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of imprisonment and the hope for redemption.