The photographic approach in On the Trail to Wounded Knee: The Big Foot Memorial Ride captures the solemnity and cultural significance of the annual memorial ride honoring the Lakota leader, Big Foot. The images reflect a narrative of remembrance and resilience, emphasizing the connection between the riders and their historical journey to Wounded Knee.

Guy Le Querrec’s work brings a documentary sensibility that highlights the ritualistic aspects of the ride, showing participants in motion across vast landscapes and intimate moments of reflection. The visual strategy combines black-and-white photography to underscore the gravity and enduring legacy of this commemorative event.

Originally published in 2002 by The Lyons Press, the 128-page volume offers a focused visual account without extensive textual commentary, relying on Le Querrec’s empathetic observation to engage with this important act of cultural memory.