For the 41st Barranquitas Crafts Fair in 2002, Luis Alonso created a more abstract and experimental poster. The theme “Al Rescate del Petate” refers to the revival of traditional petate weaving, an endangered craft using palm fibers. The poster’s woven textures mimic the look of interlacing fibers, visually reinforcing the cultural mission of preserving this historic art form.
The lower portrait of Luis Muñoz Rivera, Barranquitas’ most famous son and a major political figure in Puerto Rican history, connects the fair to the municipality’s deep historical roots. Alonso’s work here blends abstraction, local pride, and artisanal symbolism, reflecting how the fair evolved into both a cultural and educational event.
For the 41st Barranquitas Crafts Fair in 2002, Luis Alonso created a more abstract and experimental poster. The theme “Al Rescate del Petate” refers to the revival of traditional petate weaving, an endangered craft using palm fibers. The poster’s woven textures mimic the look of interlacing fibers, visually reinforcing the cultural mission of preserving this historic art form.
The lower portrait of Luis Muñoz Rivera, Barranquitas’ most famous son and a major political figure in Puerto Rican history, connects the fair to the municipality’s deep historical roots. Alonso’s work here blends abstraction, local pride, and artisanal symbolism, reflecting how the fair evolved into both a cultural and educational event.
!! Print is in excellent condition !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 5/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 23
Size: 23 x 35 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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