Bobbie Johnson, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 2 - 2001

This photograph, "Bobbie Johnson, St. Gabriel, Louisiana," is part of Deborah Luster's series "A Southern Family." Taken in 2001, the work captures Bobbie Johnson in a formal portrait reminiscent of 19th-century tintypes. Luster's work explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of the American South. The use of a traditional photographic style adds a sense of timelessness to the image, highlighting the enduring nature of family bonds and individual stories.