Tracey Horne, "Pick", Angola, Louisiana 11 - 1999

"Pick" (1999) is a platinum palladium print by American photographer Deborah Luster. The photograph depicts a young African American man named Tracey Horne, photographed in Angola, Louisiana. Horne is posed in a casual, almost introspective manner, wearing a hat, a t-shirt, and ripped jeans against a dark backdrop, creating a stark contrast. This photograph is part of Luster’s series “One Big Self,” which explores the experiences of individuals residing in Angola, the largest maximum security prison in the United States.