St. Gabriel, Louisiana 27 - 2000

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" (2000) is a photograph by Deborah Luster, part of a series documenting the lives of people in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, where the artist grew up. The photo depicts a young girl, her face obscured by a blurred effect. This blurring technique, which Luster frequently uses, challenges the viewer to consider the narrative behind the image. The photograph is presented in a traditional tintype format, echoing the history of portraiture and highlighting the artist's interest in the intersection of history and contemporary life.