Art Analysis: Welcome To The Desert Of The Real

For this reflection essay, I will be writing about a design called “Welcome to the Desert of the Real”. This design is comprised of five pictures form from a videogame that was used by the US Defense Department to convince citizens of a message about fighting for the United States of America but there’s another message hidden in this art. I will be discussing some details of this art which includes the artist, the techniques used by the artist, the message or signification behind the art, the location of its production, the year in which it was developed, and other details.
Firstly, the artist’s name is Paolo Pedercini. Not much is known about this artist but according to his portfolio page on molleindustria.org, he was born in Northern Italy …show more content…
In this image, a soldier is seen walking in a barren desert by himself. What could he possibly be doing in such an intense environment? One of the basic trainings from a soldier or any individual who is part of one of the branches of the military is endurance. Soldiers are trained to persevere through harsh climates and terrains in order to accomplish their missions. Such environments include jungle regions, cold regions, and as seen in the fourth image, desert regions. The latter being one of the most treacherous places because the desert isn’t like a jungle or tundra. Its temperatures can reach high levels that could cause a person to suffer heat stroke if he/she doesn’t have the necessary items to survive. It is home to many different species that can pose a threat to people. Snakes are one of them since they can camouflage into the surroundings and can attack before an individual can react. But the most dangerous thing about the desert isn’t just the animals or even the heat. It’s the environment itself that poses the most threat to those who traverse it. Some may believe that it is false and some might agree with this. Well, there are crucial things to know about this environment. The temperatures in a desert can sometimes reach at dangerous levels during the day and can reach freezing temperatures during the night. Also, sandstorms can make travelling through the landscape a hassle if a soldier or anyone isn’t well prepared for them when they happen. The final image is a scene of a desert ruin. In the foreground, there is a palm tree. And, in the background, there are what appear to be rock formations in the shapes of destroyed house. This is another imagery that is seen by soldiers who are sent to fight in desert