Label Type
Cultural/Historical ContextLabel
Having recently returned from Nicaragua, Sances created this print for an event that addressed the country’s current political situation. This larger-than-usual poster was used for publicity and as a fundraiser at the event itself.
The print features a photo of a Sandinista soldier cradling his son while holding his weapon. Such imagery promoted the idea of the revolution being led by a people’s army in defense of citizens. The wash across the image also suggests a window being wiped clean. This lends energy to the print, and also makes useable the poor-quality photograph that Sances was working from.