Local barber Gilbert Lucas poses for a photo inside Ethnic Hair Care on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Cheyenne. “I ended up going to prison for a few years. I ended up doing a couple years in Torrington, and then I came out of Torrington, and I came to Cheyenne,” Lucas said. “I’d never been to Cheyenne, and that was the purpose, because I knew if I went back to Casper, most likely I’d probably be dead, either by my hand or another’s. Freedom, to me, means the opportunity to choose. It’s like a kid with a coloring book — there’s no boundaries, no outlines; there’s no yellow brick (road), you know. You can do whatever you want.”
What Does Freedom Mean To You?
Milo Gladstein | United States
Photographer: Milo Gladstein
Exhibit Title: What Does Freedom Mean To You?
Location: United States
As Tuesday’s general election approaches, it seems the word “freedom” is ever-present. Both political parties have tried to claim the word as their own, and each have very different definitions.
This project tries to answer the question “What does freedom mean to you?” A wide range of people throughout Laramie County were asked about their definition of the word, and each agreed to have a portrait taken.
Everyone got to choose where the portrait was taken and what they wanted to wear to ensure a completely unbiased approach to this project.
The takeaways of this project should be left up to each individual who reads the quotes and views the photos.
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