George Meche, Angola, Louisiana 19 - 1999

"George Meche, Angola, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster, part of her series documenting life in Angola prison. The image, taken with a Polaroid camera, shows a portrait of a prisoner, George Meche. The warm yellow tone of the photo and the simple composition create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, highlighting the human cost of incarceration. Luster's work explores themes of identity, justice, and the power of photography to give voice to marginalized communities.