Untitled 1992

This photograph, by Thomas Roma, captures a moment of intense emotion and connection, rendered in stark black and white. Roma isn't afraid of the shadows, he lets them pool, and the high contrast gives everything a palpable, almost sculptural quality. Look at the central figure, the woman pressed against the man in the suit. Her face, etched with worry, is in sharp focus. The hands on her head offer solace. There’s an urgency in her grip, a plea for something, and the contrast between the darks and lights emphasizes her vulnerability. This image isn’t just seen, it's felt. You can almost hear the quiet murmurs and feel the weight of the moment. This photograph reminds me of the work of Roy DeCarava, another photographer who found so much poetry in the everyday lives of people. Both artists understand that the most profound stories are often found in the quietest moments. In the end, art isn’t about answers, it's about the questions it stirs within us.