Wallace Istre, Angola, Louisiana 19 - 1999

Deborah Luster's "Wallace Istre, Angola, Louisiana" (1999) is a portrait photograph depicting a man named Wallace Istre, a resident of the Angola prison in Louisiana. The image captures Istre in a close-up, against a dark backdrop, wearing a white t-shirt. The photograph focuses on his face and right arm, showcasing a prominent tattoo on his bicep. Luster's work often explores themes of incarceration, identity, and the human condition, using photography as a tool to document the realities of life in prison. This image, part of her larger series "A Louisiana Project," offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those living within the walls of Angola.