Schnepf, Bob
Avalon Ballroom
1967
28 x 11

 

The 1960's were a time of peace signs and free love. I get that feeling when I see the outstretched arms of the woman and the vibrant array of colors used in this poster. The woman as well as the colors depicted in the poster for the concert put on by Family Dog Productions, are characteristic to that era in American history. There is something about this time in our history that many people in this country relate to and want to hold on to. Whether it is the music, the clothing or the attitude in general, this poster in some way conveys each.

Alison Liwush
Undergraduate, 3rd year
Professional and Technical Communication
College of Liberal Arts

The poster is very catchy with its use of bold colors and the image of the nude girl in a trance-like frog pose. Her eyes immediately captivate your attention. The text forms a halo around her head. It feels as though energy is flowing through the halo through her head and long arms and is being released to form the circular logo and text at the bottom. The poster speaks loudly of the cultural alienation the hippies felt from American society. Words which spring to mind when viewing this poster include the following; hippie, young, bold, adventurous, sexy, drugs and trance. It has a balance graphic feel to it, but the type is difficult to read.

Shruti Shah
Graduate student, 1st year
Graphic Design
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences