South Korea - A Clown


south korea march 2009-944, originally uploaded by lionheart613.
This picture is enigmatic and full of contradictions. A clown's face is full of color, mimicking the brightly painted chairs and backdrop. Clowns are supposed to be happy. Is he happy or sad? His expression is an enigma. And why is he sitting next to a garbage pail that is burnt from wood used for heating? Is he cold? Alone? Homeless? /people