“Diogene ou la Lucidite”
The inner desires of individuals often become the mechanism of moving forward in life. It is through these desires, one develops a purpose to life. However, society plays an effective role in misleading individuals, and having them conform to the norm of society. In the image, “Diogene ou la Lucidite”, Gilbert Garcin illustrates that when individuals understand that conforming to society is not necessary, they develop the courage to pursue personal desires, which results in the ability to move further in life. However, the standards of society will continue to be a burden for the individual. Society will act as a barrier to prevent individuals from being different and pursuing their desires.
The composition of the image consists of a well-dressed man, walking cautiously in the search for an “honest man.” In one hand, he carries a lit lamp, to help him find his way through. He uses the other hand to drag the tangled wires of the lamp behind him as he moves forward. We can see the wires are a burden for him, based on the force applies to pull them. Furthermore, the image reveals how the burden is so excessive, it causes the individuals back to slouch as he walks forward. This signifies the difficulty society has created for individuals to accomplish and pursue personal desires. The tangled wires are symbolic of the emotional burden the expectations of society creates for individuals. The individual in the image demonstrates how it is possible
The inner desires of individuals often become the mechanism of moving forward in life. It is through these desires, one develops a purpose to life. However, society plays an effective role in misleading individuals, and having them conform to the norm of society. In the image, “Diogene ou la Lucidite”, Gilbert Garcin illustrates that when individuals understand that conforming to society is not necessary, they develop the courage to pursue personal desires, which results in the ability to move further in life. However, the standards of society will continue to be a burden for the individual. Society will act as a barrier to prevent individuals from being different and pursuing their desires.
The composition of the image consists of a well-dressed man, walking cautiously in the search for an “honest man.” In one hand, he carries a lit lamp, to help him find his way through. He uses the other hand to drag the tangled wires of the lamp behind him as he moves forward. We can see the wires are a burden for him, based on the force applies to pull them. Furthermore, the image reveals how the burden is so excessive, it causes the individuals back to slouch as he walks forward. This signifies the difficulty society has created for individuals to accomplish and pursue personal desires. The tangled wires are symbolic of the emotional burden the expectations of society creates for individuals. The individual in the image demonstrates how it is possible