The work is symmetrically balanced. The symmetrical balance draws your attention to the centre of the work where the figure's features are. There is a lot of contrast between the yellow figure and the black background. This accentuates the figure and makes the figure's exact surroundings seem unimportant. The figure is emphasized through the use of contrast.
Lines emphasize the features.
The colour red emphasizes the mouth, as do the two little black shapes. The curving lines of the eyebrows draw your eye along them to the centre of the painting. The letters are repeated and scattered around the painting. They make a kind of chaotic pattern. They also add to the feeling of movement and confusion.