Cassondra Levert, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 2 - 2001

"Cassondra Levert, St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a 2001 photograph by Deborah Luster, part of her larger series "A History of the Future." The image portrays Cassondra Levert in a formal pose, wearing a decorative sash and a white dress, against a dark background. This tintype photograph, a 19th-century photographic process, captures the individual within a specific time and place, documenting the everyday lives of individuals. Luster's work often explores themes of identity, community, and the legacy of the past, making her a significant figure in contemporary photography.