There are dark windows forming almost symmetrical black squares across the photograph. The straightness represents the seriousness of the issue and the blackness might represent the mourning some might feel for this man who is now gone. Again, the purpose of this photograph is to commemorate a man and point out his unjust death. As such, Joel Sternfeld's audience is that of the general public, or maybe more specifically, Americans. He wanted to bring attention to an event that should never have taken place, maybe in hopes to prevent a similar situation from occurring. Maybe he thinks if enough attention is drawn to an event such as this, the people who caused it will be forced to avoid future situations with similar happenings so people may still trust
There are dark windows forming almost symmetrical black squares across the photograph. The straightness represents the seriousness of the issue and the blackness might represent the mourning some might feel for this man who is now gone. Again, the purpose of this photograph is to commemorate a man and point out his unjust death. As such, Joel Sternfeld's audience is that of the general public, or maybe more specifically, Americans. He wanted to bring attention to an event that should never have taken place, maybe in hopes to prevent a similar situation from occurring. Maybe he thinks if enough attention is drawn to an event such as this, the people who caused it will be forced to avoid future situations with similar happenings so people may still trust