Victor Moscoso "Psychedelic Experience"

From: Denver Art Museum Limited Edition: 44 Exhibition: The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1965-71 Material: Printed 2-ply vinyl Dimensions: 30" x 89" (76cm x 226cm) Hanging Hardware Included   Description On December 9, 1966, the acts Oxford Circle, Lee Michaels, and Big Brother & The Holding Company played at the Avalon Ballroom, a small San Francisco venue. Posters and handbills for the event were designed by local artist Victor Moscoso. At the time, Moscoso was known for his illustrations and comic book art, and his fluid, psychedelic style was recognized and appreciated by trendsetters of the day. His poster for the event was simple in its conception but shows a complexity of execution and understanding of color usage. Featuring a top-hatted man with pinwheel spiral eyes, the poster draws upon a very limited color palette of red, blue, and black. This allowed for affordable printing of the posters, and set clearly defined parameters for M