There are many different
ways to express opinions. Whether that be art or writing, each unique way gets
a message across to an audience. A common way to express these messages in the
city of Philadelphia is through the art of murals. Pieces of influential art
are found on walls of buildings everywhere. Some artist use these murals to try
and make a change, yet some artists only paint for their own satisfaction. This
particular painting illustrates the image of a young African American boy
standing in the middle of a city with his arms reaching up to create a fully
grown tree. The roots of the tree run down his arms, resembling his veins.
Being that this mural was painted on the side of a large
building within the city of Philadelphia, the audience is the general public of
the city. The message that this mural promotes is one that the artist wants to
get across to a wide range of people. The occasion of the art can be assumed,
that for a while African Americans have been oppressed. This painting shows
that everyone is equal and everyone has potential to create opportunities for
themselves.
The artist uses various rhetorical devices such as
personification and contrast. The roots of the tree are being personified as
the veins of the child holding the tree in his hands. This personification
promotes the message that anyone can open doors for themselves and that their
life has worth. The contrast being utilized is found in the colors of the
mural. Surrounding the boy in the center, there is a yellow outlining. This
makes a contrast between the boy and the background of the mural. The yellow
outline makes the boy stand out and leads your eyes to follow the mural up to
the tree, or the message within the mural.
The purpose, that every child has worth and potential, is
very clearly and artistically conveyed. I was immediately able to see what the
author wanted to show and take away a very important message.
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