Tooth for an Eye: A Chorography of Violence in Orleans Parish #02-04 2008 - 2011

"Tooth for an Eye: A Chorography of Violence in Orleans Parish #02-04" is a black and white photograph by Deborah Luster, created between 2008 and 2011. The work features a circular frame encompassing a street scene in New Orleans, with a building in the background depicting a figure painted on the wall. Luster's piece, part of her larger series "A Chorography of Violence," uses documentary photography to explore themes of violence, justice, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Her work is often characterized by its use of found objects, manipulated images, and text, reflecting the raw realities of life in New Orleans.