Untitled 1993

This black and white photograph was taken by Thomas Roma, and it captures a moment of profound intimacy and community. I look at this image, and I imagine Roma waiting, watching, being patient. The light is low and even, and the image is tightly composed. The textures of the fabrics and the skin are all so present, and the expressions on their faces speak volumes. I wonder what it was like to be there in that room, Roma among them, capturing this moment. It reminds me that every gesture, every glance, every moment holds a universe of stories within it. And photography, like painting, can be a way of holding onto those stories, of making them visible and tangible, like a collective memory. It’s about the shared experience of being human, with all its beauty, complexity, and vulnerability. It is an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring our creativity.