Papa Mama, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans
A concrete vase holds the remnants of faded marigolds at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in the Garden District of New Orleans. The photograph is almost a grisaille with hints of tans from the flowers and brushings of greens moss. The words “Papa Mama” carved in a white marble pedestal honor the joy that the family once held in common. Interactions of shadow and damp New Orleans sunlight form a framework for the flowers, vase, and pedestal.