The Pinch of Poverty

Some of the contributing factors of poverty are a lack of education, injuries that prevent working, addiction, and being born into poverty.The artist portrays poverty as being miserable and lonely, but also as having hope. One element of art that enhances the message are the colors. The bright yellow flowers contrast to their dark, desolate clothing and surroundings. The flowers represent hope for the family, or at least the children, of getting out of poverty. They give the painting a sense of optimism. Another element is the space around them. They are separated from everyone else, showing that they are alone and no one wants to be around them because they are poor.