St. Gabriel, Louisiana 30 - 1999

Deborah Luster's "St. Gabriel, Louisiana" (1999) is a poignant photograph that showcases a black man standing next to a lawnmower. Luster, known for her black and white photographs, uses a vintage aesthetic to create a timeless image. The faded tones and slightly blurred edges evoke a sense of nostalgia and the passing of time. The subject's posture and gaze convey a sense of quiet dignity, highlighting the everyday labor of ordinary people. The image belongs to a larger series of photographs taken in Louisiana that explore themes of race, class, and the changing landscape of the American South.