This powerful 1992 poster by Luis Alonso was created for the “Tercera Raíz” initiative, which highlighted the African influence in Puerto Rican culture. The project, launched during the quincentennial of 1492, aimed to correct historical omissions and celebrate Afro-Puerto Rican contributions in music, religion, language, and identity. The stylized African mask symbolizes the cultural lineage that forms one of Puerto Rico’s “three roots.”
The poster uses Rasta-inspired colors (red, yellow, green) commonly linked to African diaspora symbolism, blending them with Alonso’s characteristic textured shading. This piece stands at the crossroads of art and historical reclamation, embodying a major cultural movement in 1990s Puerto Rico that celebrated diversity and identity.
This powerful 1992 poster by Luis Alonso was created for the “Tercera Raíz” initiative, which highlighted the African influence in Puerto Rican culture. The project, launched during the quincentennial of 1492, aimed to correct historical omissions and celebrate Afro-Puerto Rican contributions in music, religion, language, and identity. The stylized African mask symbolizes the cultural lineage that forms one of Puerto Rico’s “three roots.”
The poster uses Rasta-inspired colors (red, yellow, green) commonly linked to African diaspora symbolism, blending them with Alonso’s characteristic textured shading. This piece stands at the crossroads of art and historical reclamation, embodying a major cultural movement in 1990s Puerto Rico that celebrated diversity and identity.
!! Print has wrinkles and small stains !!
Authenticity: Unsigned
Condition: 4/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 33
Size: 29 x 38 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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