Untitled 1993

This photograph by Thomas Roma captures two women kneeling, heads bowed. It’s rendered in shades of grey, and it feels like we are looking at a memory. The grainy texture gives a tactile sense of history, as if the image itself is aging, softening. The composition leads your eye down, following the curve of the women’s backs. The light catches the fabric of their dresses, highlighting the folds and creases with a stark beauty. Look at the way the light falls on the hands of the woman in the foreground; those hands are so detailed. There’s a raw quality to this image, a stillness, a reverence. It reminds me of some of the early street photographers like Helen Levitt, who captured everyday moments with such honesty. Roma’s photograph invites us to reflect on faith, community, and the shared human experience. It’s a quiet piece, full of grace.