In this advertisement the main argument is for teenagers to have protected sex if they are going to have sex at all. Teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections are a huge problem across the world. The graffiti walls, and dark, depressing setting with the focus on a teenage girl. The teenage girl in the center of this photo is appropriate and a good advertising tactic because any teenage girl can see herself in this girl's shoes. Thesis: This advertisement utilizes a familiar theme of artwork to appeal to the teenage group and discourage unprotected sex in that particular age group.
I think you have the right idea about the message. The white the girl is wearing may represent purity and the idea that she is not yet tainted by the harsh world around her. I agree about the dark and depressing setting. I also think that the repetition of the mouths could be suggesting the darkness and comments the world has to offer. There are always people in the world who have statements about others lives and want to put their two cents in. I think this visual has a powerful message especially with the statement about the condoms. The girl has a very serious look on her face which suggests her contemplation on the issue.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. It is almost as if the walls are moving, with the mouths laughing at the girl. It sends a very clear message. Also the fact that no one has sprayed over it yet shows that some people agree with it. It is a very shady street/ alley and the artist took advantage of that completely.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a girl that is in high school and she has something going on. It also seems like shes feels like shes surrounded by what people say about whats going on and they say things before they know every thing about the situation. People can be very judgmental about things going on with other people to hide whats going on with them. To many people listen to what other people have to say that can cause them to chose something they don't want to do.
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