Alabama 2015

"Alabama" (2015) is a photograph by Richard Ross that depicts a young man in an orange jumpsuit sitting on a bed in a prison cell. The image is taken from a high angle, looking down on the subject. Ross's photographs often focus on the lives of incarcerated youth and aim to shed light on the realities of the juvenile justice system. The starkness of the cell and the subject's solitary confinement create a sense of isolation and vulnerability, prompting reflection on the consequences of incarceration. The photograph is part of Ross's larger body of work, which has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.