I searched online for this campaign image for Barack Obama. I am not sure of the novelty of this image, but the politically charged message is well depicted
and if not similar to the image I have impressed in my memory. In my opinion three meanings associated with this campaign image are of course “Change,” perspective of the future, and American patriotism.
“Change” is really a broad meaning especially when associated with a Campaign poster and “Change” is the primary message or meaning that makes the image especially powerful. Barack Obama is the first African American President in a country with a history of racism and slavery outside of the Anglo race. The fact that he is afforded an opportunity his particular ethnicity has been restricted from in the past indicates perhaps a change or difference in America versus its past. “Change” also could imply a difference in mind set of America in other issues such as environmental concerns.
Personally, I feel Barack Obama pensively looking beyond the viewer depicts a perspective of the future. Obama is illustrated as possessing a unique knowledge of what could happen; Thus, Obama is equipped in preventative action.
Red, white, and blue make up the color composition of Barack Obama’s campaign poster the official American flag colors. The use of red, white, and blue reinforces an appeal of Americans associating themselves as united in patriotism. I would like to mention that the shadows on his face and lifelike detail also exemplify the support of talented individuals who created the illustration (which can be considered a fourth meaning associated with Obama’s image).
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13 years ago
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I like this because the image of the "O" is in fact used in many places and immediately I think of the anti-Obama merchandise you can buy such as two bumper stickers I recently saw saying:
"O-Bummer" and one had the image with "Do you have your birth certificate?" on it and it's like...in my opinion, so ridiculous. People take these images and use them any which way they want.
The image and strength of a picture and ideal is powerful, and especially a political picture depicting the strength of one man to change the world, society, and struggles we face today? If the creators of this image has your mind focused off the issues at hand and have you idolizing Obama, they have done their job. Would you concur? Pat Kaehler.
Thank you for your comments. Pat I hadn't thought of the intention of producing an image that creates an idol of Obama as a distraction from important issues. I appreciate your insight.
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