"13," St. Gabriel, Louisiana 12 - 2000

"13," St. Gabriel, Louisiana is a 2000 photograph by Deborah Luster. The photograph depicts a young black woman with dreadlocks, seated, her gaze directed at the viewer. The subject has a visible tattoo of a skull and crossbones on her upper arm, and her right arm is resting on her lap with a clenched fist. Luster's work explores the lives of African American communities in the South. "13" is part of a larger series of photographs depicting portraits of young people in Louisiana, often featuring tattoos and expressions that reflect their experiences in their environment. The use of black and white film with a yellow tint adds to the work's somber and contemplative atmosphere, typical of Luster's photographic style.