Teen Ink

This piece entitled, Invisible, but Seen, is a person that is stuck inside an invisible box. This scene brings together intensity and agony to form the piece. The person who is stuck in the box looks...(more »)

This piece entitled, Invisible, but Seen, is a person that is stuck inside an invisible box. This scene brings together intensity and agony to form the piece. The person who is stuck in the box looks fatigued by the relaxed look, but still persistent to escape. The subject looks towards the sky to search for an answer or for a hole in the box. Like many people in our society, the person represents the downtrodden such as minorities and the poor. These people are discriminated against, but the majority of society presumes they are fine, even though there is an internal struggle. Invisible, but Seen brings together space and value. The negative space inside the box allows light to flow and create value, which adds drama to the piece. However, the emphasis is on the person inside the box, which is centrally placed. The emphasis on the white subject along with the space and value create contrast with the dark background, making the person stick out. « read less