Analysis: Collins St at 5pm


Collins St 5pm shows exactly how there is a loss of identity and individuality. This is depicted through the use of saliency and contrast. In the background we see a group of people all walking in the same direction, wearing the same clothes and the colours of their clothes all blend in to create a backdrop. We cannot see their faces or any other significant features that can help determine one from the other. This effect of blending, makes the people all seem to be one whole and this in affect introduces the idea of loss of identity. This is contrasted by the salient faces in the foreground. However, through this contrast, we discover that they artist has done this specifically to emphasise the fact that although they may be different people, they are all part of the same system. This is shown through the use of vectors. The obvious vector is from right to left – in the derection of the people walking. Since they are all walking together (probably to the same place), they further become part of a system that controlled by time and organisation. Even those in the foreground (the ones with identifiable faces) are walking in the same direction. By doing this, the artist has further developed the idea of non-individuality. By using contrasting images and salient features the artist has undeniably created a sense of belonging as well as loss of identity and individuality.


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