Brigham Young's granddaughter, St. George, Utah c. 1950s

This photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange, likely with a large format camera that gives that incredible depth. The way the scene comes into being, shifting and emerging through tone and light, feels intuitive. I sympathize with Lange, trying to capture a sense of place. I can imagine her thinking about this woman, Brigham Young's granddaughter, and wondering what her life was like. The texture of the road, the color of the buildings, the way the light hits the cars – they all shape our experience. The gesture of the woman walking, almost floating, between the lanes communicates a feeling of being in-between, a liminal state. Lange was also interested in in-between spaces, and that's what makes her so relevant to other photographers who seek those in-between spaces. Artists are always in conversation with one another, inspiring creativity. I hope Lange's work can open a space of imagination for you too.