Oluremi C. Onabanjo examines a single photograph by Ming Smith, emphasizing her exceptional synesthetic abilities and vision. Inspired by Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man," Ming Smith created a photographic series from 1988 to 1991, with the image "Invisible Man, Somewhere, Everywhere (1991)" as a highlight. The monochrome image depicts a solitary figure on a snow-covered street, illuminated by streetlights. This work encapsulates Smith's exploration of the African American experience. Part of MoMA's "One on One" series, the book underscores Smith's significant impact as a Black woman photographer on photographic history.
