MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE

Question 1

MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE 1

Answer 1

In ‘No Woman, No Cry’, the painting has the words ‘RIP Stephen Lawrence’ and the dates from when he was born until his death written across the piece. This
was done in phosphorescent paint, meaning it glows in the dark. This colour makes the painting have a haunting feel to it.

Question 2

MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE 2

Answer 2

The background of ‘Reverse’ is bare and empty. In the foreground, there is the reflection of the lady’s face as she lies on the operating table. This reflection of the steel table and emptiness of the background creates an atmosphere of
loneliness and isolation.

Question 3

MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE 3

Answer 3

In ‘No Woman, no Cry’ the stark white teardrops contrast with the woman’s dark skin clearly allow the viewer to see that the lady is crying. She has her eyes
closed, which the deep blue of her eyeshadow allows us to see. The blue of her eyeshadow symbolizes the sadness she is feeling.