Analysis Of Crayon

Although many people try to avoid them, discrimination and prejudice are commonly known issues. In the photograph by the Southampton Anti-Bias Task Force, five crayons are placed vertically next to each other and each of them are named “flesh.” It is evident that each crayon is a different shade even though they all have the same name on the paper wrappers. This image uses many different key elements including creators, viewers, purpose, medium, and design to portray that all humans are the same; we are each covered with flesh. This photograph is effective in its message through its creator, its viewers, and its purpose. The creator, the Southampton Anti-Bias Task Force, is a group promoting diversity by organizing activities and efforts to eliminate all forms of bias and prejudice. They are trying to advance equality by promoting …show more content…
In the image, the crayons are centered with equal distance between each other. The crayons also have a shadow to the left of each one. Of the five crayons in the image, the only thing that is different is the color which shows that the world is diverse and everyone has different color skin. Naming each crayon “flesh” makes the claim that even though the colors are different, it is all flesh. Each crayon is the same; a crayon is a crayon. The only difference between them is the color. This idea relates to humans; we are all covered with flesh and are all the same on the inside. The only difference is the color of our skin. This image is telling us not to judge a book by the cover because on the inside we are all made up of the same thing and are all capable of doing the same work. The fact that this is an actual photograph and not a drawing also adds to its significance. The photograph communicates to us by grabbing our attention and speaking directly to our emotions. A photograph is captured right there right in the moment whereas a drawing can be drawn from an