Florida 2010

Richard Ross’s "Florida" (2010) is a stark black and white photograph of a young man sitting alone in a prison cell. The composition is simple, focusing on the man’s solitary figure against the stark white walls. The photograph is part of Ross’s ongoing series documenting the lives of young people in the American juvenile justice system, a project that began in 2006. With its direct and unflinching gaze, "Florida" invites viewers to contemplate the realities of incarceration and the emotional impact it has on those who experience it.