The Primer Festival CineSanJuan marked an important milestone in Puerto Rico’s emerging film culture. Held in 1988, the festival brought together Caribbean filmmakers, videographers, and scholars at a time when regional cinema was gaining international attention. Luis Alonso’s poster reflects this new cultural moment by merging the imagery of cinema—represented through filmstrip motifs—with the organic form of a tropical palm, symbolizing the artistic “blossoming” of Caribbean film.
This work is an example of Alonso’s signature use of color blocking, layered textures, and graphic symbolism. The design expresses both movement and rhythm, mirroring the creative energy of the festival. As Puerto Rico expanded its cultural institutions in the 1980s, posters like this one served as vibrant visual markers of artistic identity and regional collaboration.
The Primer Festival CineSanJuan marked an important milestone in Puerto Rico’s emerging film culture. Held in 1988, the festival brought together Caribbean filmmakers, videographers, and scholars at a time when regional cinema was gaining international attention. Luis Alonso’s poster reflects this new cultural moment by merging the imagery of cinema—represented through filmstrip motifs—with the organic form of a tropical palm, symbolizing the artistic “blossoming” of Caribbean film.
This work is an example of Alonso’s signature use of color blocking, layered textures, and graphic symbolism. The design expresses both movement and rhythm, mirroring the creative energy of the festival. As Puerto Rico expanded its cultural institutions in the 1980s, posters like this one served as vibrant visual markers of artistic identity and regional collaboration.
!! Print has a rip at the top into the image !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 3/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 37
Size: 35 x 23 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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