St. Gabriel, Louisiana 2 - 2001

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a black and white photograph by Deborah Luster, taken in 2001. The image depicts a young African American woman from St. Gabriel, Louisiana holding three metal rings in her raised hand. The woman’s gaze is directed upwards, and the background of the photograph is dark, drawing the eye to her face and the rings. The photograph is part of Luster’s series “A Southern Family," a project that explores the lives of African Americans in the rural South. The artist’s work is often characterized by its candid and intimate portrayal of marginalized communities.