COMPOSITION

Question 1

Composition 1

Answer 1

In ‘Reverse’, at the bottom of the painting in the foreground, there is a reflection of the woman’s face
on a shiny surgical operating table, giving name to the painting, ‘Reverse’.The background looks plain
and uncluttered, representing that the woman is alone and isolated.

Question 2

Composition 2

Answer 2

In ‘No Woman no Cry’, the woman takes up the majority of the composition. She is placed in the foreground. Her dark skin contrasts with bright yellow of the background, allowing her to stand out,
making her become the focal point of the composition.

Question 3

Composition 3

Answer 3

‘Saville’ has made the women’s face takes up the majority of the composition, forcing the viewer to
look at the woman’s swollen face looking out at the viewer. The painting is very large in scale, making the viewer feels uncomfortable with looking at such a large image of bloodied woman’s face.