The obligation
by Jeff Burgess
Title
The obligation
Artist
Jeff Burgess
Medium
Photograph - Giclee - Fusion Photography
Description
I give you the title, chain link fence, a cross, and a homeless man image with hand outstretched. I leave it to you to interpret this piece. And I am asking anyone who looks at this work to attempt an interpretation in your commentary. I am very interested in how this image is interpreted. My own interpretation won't be revealed until I have sufficient responses. I do think there can be multiple interpretations. And also, how does this piece hold up as a work of art. Let me know. Any other constructive criticism is welcomed as long as it is not entirely insulting. The original image is of a disposal box for garbage. I thought it made a perfect metaphor with the handle reformed into a cross to extend a religious undertone to the work. The image of the man was NOT on the dumpster....it was added and there were other manipulations. So many people in this country and the world go hungry every day and need help from others. The church fulfills some of this need, as does the federal government. But so many folks are still destitute and in need of help. This image highlights their plight. IF you like this work and purchase it, I pledge to give any money I receive to the many agencies in this area working with the homeless.
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October 6th, 2014
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Comments (35)
Preeti M
Jeff, I did not read your description first, but tried to interpret this interesting photograph in my way. I felt that this man is asking for forgiveness. He must have done something which caused damage to someone, knowingly or unknowingly.... How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself----
Alex Lapidus
Congratulations, your image has been featured in the Mystery group -- thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the 2023 Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page).
Lance Wurst
Jeff; I appreciate your commitment to helping agencies with your funds. May we all take your lead and give back to those whose needs are greater than our own. Inspires me to continue to give back and pay forward. Blessings.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Jeff, this is the most thought-provocative composition I have seen in any of my groups in a while. Well-created! Congratulations! Your fabulous photo is featured on the home page of the quadruple-curated group, All Stars. Featured images are changed weekly. Please post your featured image in the discussion thread titled Feature Archives 2021 so it remains visible for fellow artists and potential buyers to enjoy later.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
You could be showing conflicting obligations between protection of private property/family and charity. Does he have an obligation to society to be independent instead of a burden? Does society have the obligation to unlock any impediments to his progress? Is he reaching for a handout because his business was locked down? So many interpretations are possible with a creative vision...
Jeff Burgess replied:
I am happy to see this thoughtful response to this work. Another is: does the church and Christianity have an obligation to help those in need. Really appreciate the look and comment Barbie.
Jeff Iverson
Congratulations your wonderful work is now featured on Artist Salon 1! Please add your work to our Discussion archive for features.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 5/30/18 l/f/pin We are all in need a higher power to help us and support us!
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