Virginia 2015

"Virginia," a 2015 photograph by Richard Ross, depicts a stark, minimalist view of a prison courtyard. The image, captured in a square format, showcases a concrete basketball court enclosed by a high, blue wall topped with barbed wire. The composition, with its symmetrical layout and muted colors, conveys a sense of confinement and emptiness. Ross, a renowned photographer known for his documentation of youth detention centers, utilizes this photo to explore the harsh realities of incarceration and the social injustices inherent within the penal system.