The Barranquitas National Crafts Fair is Puerto Rico’s most important annual celebration of traditional folk art. For its 35th edition in 1996, Luis Alonso created a poster featuring a stylized vejigante mask, an emblematic symbol of Puerto Rican festival culture. The mask’s exaggerated horns and vibrant colors reflect the energy and theatricality of carnival traditions, especially those rooted in Loíza and Ponce.
This poster also highlights the government’s efforts during the 1990s to preserve and elevate artisan crafts as part of the island’s national cultural identity. The playful yet bold composition reflects Alonso’s talent for merging heritage with modern graphic design, making this piece a striking example of contemporary Puerto Rican poster art.
The Barranquitas National Crafts Fair is Puerto Rico’s most important annual celebration of traditional folk art. For its 35th edition in 1996, Luis Alonso created a poster featuring a stylized vejigante mask, an emblematic symbol of Puerto Rican festival culture. The mask’s exaggerated horns and vibrant colors reflect the energy and theatricality of carnival traditions, especially those rooted in Loíza and Ponce.
This poster also highlights the government’s efforts during the 1990s to preserve and elevate artisan crafts as part of the island’s national cultural identity. The playful yet bold composition reflects Alonso’s talent for merging heritage with modern graphic design, making this piece a striking example of contemporary Puerto Rican poster art.
!! Print is in very good condition, has very slight tropical foxing patina !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 29
Size: 23 x 35 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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