How does this change in viewpoint change your interpretation of the image?
~It shows that things are not always what they seem
Image #3 shows the actual work by Helnwein after being installed in Waterford, Ireland. The name of the photograph is "The Last Girl". From this viewpoint you can see the size and location of the work. The first image you saw (Image #1) was a photograph documenting the installation of this large-scale image.
With that in mind, describe Helnwein's image in as much detail as you can and in a separate post, record your answers on your Blog. Look at the image closely (Click on it to enlarge). What do you see? Describe it as if you were recounting it in detail to someone who had never seen it. Think about the scale--how could the size affect the meaning? Think about the material, the logistics and engineering of mounting it. Is it one contiguous image or is it spliced together or can't you tell?
~ I see a lot of detail it looks like the girl has actual texture and is 3d and not just a drawing, the size is about the size of a factory wall, it looks like is was made in parts with different drawing strokes and everything is enlarged because its on a greater scale
Think about the location--is it urban? Rural? Residential? Industrial? Given the image's location, who do you think will see the it? Who is the intended audience? Describe the mood of the image. What is the expression on the girl's face? Is it blase? Is it engaged? Is it optimistic? Wondering? Melancholy?
~I think its in an industrial rural area because it looks deserted but seems like its a place of work. I think the people who will see it are the people who live around the area, and the intended audience is those who take advantage of other people. The girls face looks sad and lost of hope, she seems to have given up with something.
Finally, consider the title "The Last Girl". What do you think the title suggests?
~ I think the title suggests that we have to treat those we love with respect before they all leave from being mistreated, and that if you do mistreat people they are going to leave even if they don't want to.