Mary Ellen Mark. Ward 81.
It is clear Mary Ellen wanted to give the viewer’s of her photographs a look into the odd lives of those living in Oregan State Hospital. In all the images I had looked through, this one stood out to me because of the lonely and melancholy it evoked. The darkness on both sides of this image frames this woman arched down in the shower head. the woman is also lighter than the surrounding areas which helps support the fact that she is almost framed by the darkness. Her hunched over expression is unique of someone who is taking a shower. This image definitely evokes a concerned and saddened expression. Her body language suggests fear and not wanting to make interaction with the camerawoman.
Mary Ellen Mark, Ward 81, Oregon State Hospital,Salem, Oregon, 1976300B-039-030