Artists create images, paintings, and literature to strike emotion in themselves and the viewers. The stories and symbols within these images are hidden in the colors, shapes, objects, and lighting of the image itself. Looking past, the gross morbidity in the image, different aspects in the image, the emotional struggle, controlled chaos, and dedication can be seen. Through identifying the color scheme, alignment of objects, and how each aspect within the image interacts, a multidimensional and complex story is told.  

This image gives the impression of pure chaos, a bloody mess, and defeat. In the center of the image there is blood spilled over the entirety of the floor, drawing the viewer to see that first. Upon closer inspection of the blood, it is spilling out the back doors of the ambulance. The linens are drenched in blood sitting next to the enormous puddle that stains the floor. Multiple spots of debris and used gloves litter the floor and bench seat. A lone chair stands to the left of the bench seat, and directly behind much of the blood exists. In the background, exists a single trashcan strapped to the wall on top of some grey drawers. Beside the drawers, a tall cabinet with a single door and bags inside and a clear storage area on top exists. The ceiling of the ambulance contains multiple fluorescent lights, all but one of which are on and bright. Shifting to the right side of the image, on top of the bench seat exists a large colorful bag, a single plastic tray, and debris. Behind the bench seat, there is a netting type item attached to the ceiling as well as the floor. Between this net and the tall cabinet, attached to the ceiling, sits a box to hold gloves of different sizes. Coming back to the foreground, the left side of the image exists a metal bar attached to the wall with hook-like attachments and a red piece on the opposite end. 

Overall, this image brings a heavy emotional pull to the viewers. The colors in the image are on a limited color scheme with few bright colors, besides the bright red blood on the floor. Grey is the color that dominates the whole picture as well as covering the entirety of the back of the vehicle. On the right side of the image sits a multicolored paramedic bag in addition to the blood staining the floor. These spots of color contrasting with the grey of everything else, draws the viewer’s eyes directly towards them at first glance. The subject within this image is that of exhaustion and determination. The debris scattered across the floor and bench seat are a testament to the amount of challenge and determination that was included in this experience. Although the image can seem depressing or solemn, the effort that was put into what happened gives a different view than that might normally be seen. At first, the amount of blood on the floor automatically brings forth the thought of death. Even for some, death may not come to mind but pity or empathy might. Not knowing the person involved or even what happened gives the scene a sense of uncertainty to the viewer by being intrigued to learn more or even being turned away in disgust. The blood remains the focus in this image, from being centered in the foreground, stretching back to the background, and being one of the only aspects of color in the images entirety. Going back to the bag as another point of color, it sits upon the bench seat on the right side of the image. These bags contain the essential items needed to help the people who ride in these ambulances. In this image, the contents of the bag are scattered along the bench seat as well as the floor. The contents of the bag can be related to the life of the people and with the debris on the floor, it shows the struggle for life that existed between that patient and the emergency medical worker. Each piece of debris contains its own story of how it was used in the life saving efforts. 

Although, this image does not contain any text, any people, a multitude of color palates, or even a title, it strikes emotions with simplicity and depth. Going back to the focus of the piece being the blood, the blood isn’t just in one place, it has taken multiple different paths on the floor and skipping some areas. It is understood as if the amount is equal to the distance or time being traveled not only on the road but also in the mind of those involved. Being around this gruesome field of work, it takes its toll on the mind, yet remains beneficial to those affected. The busyness of the image only gives a glimpse into what could have happened. Yet, this image proves to be empowering and motivational. There is obvious strength that by being able to handle this level of care, and shows that being in the best state of mind may not always be able to happen but, to that one person needing it, this can be their lifeline for that short amount of time. Superficially, these different pieces of debris, blood, linens, the bag, and the gloves, seem only to be separate. However, they intertwine to help tell the story of what happened. Each piece tells its own story, yet they come together in cohesion to prove that there was no defeat, only determination and effort. 

Being able to give hope to a person in their time of need requires a special personality. This image brings that sense of hope to reality. By using the color of the blood and the bag as a center of focus, this gives the main idea without even having words; determination, hope, and hard work. Breaking down the image to point out different aspects that all come together in the center shows uniformity within the image itself. 