The image I chose to analyze argues that the officials in
power are no match for the masses whom empower them. It also challenges the
existing social order by making it known that the people truly hold the power
that is entrusted to the elected officials. The target audience for this image
is the everyday citizen who feels that there are constant abuses of power in
politics. It attracts those who may feel that their voice alone is not enough,
but together a difference can be made. The iconicity of the art summarizes this
idea because in the game of chess pawns are often considered insignificant
alone, but when used strategically together can greatly impact the overall
outcome. The chess board makes use of
conventionalized images because it is a common game that most would recognize
and therefore comprehend the underlying message. Visual metaphors are also very abundant
within this image. The pieces are personified so that it appears to be an
uprising revolution where the people have surrounded the king and queen who are
left defenseless, cowering in the corner with no way of escape. A syntactical
indeterminacy is presented by the relationship between the pawns and the higher
ranking pieces.
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