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Bonnie MacLean was a devoted employee of the Fillmore West concert venue in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. She was integral to the day-to-day operations, including collecting tickets, passing out handbills, and counting money. Additionally, she drew on the chalkboards inside the Fillmore that presented that evening’s band lineup. MacLean developed the psychedelic style right alongside Wes Wilson, who designed the posters; however, because her work was ephemeral–being erased at the end of each gig–she wasn’t as widely acknowledged for her contributions to this artistic movement. Her work became more recognized when Wes Wilson parted ways with Fillmore West, and MacLean was offered the opportunity to create the posters. What sets MacLean’s style apart from the other artists is her emphasis on human faces and intricately detailed patterns.Label Type
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The Fillmore Auditorium employed many artists over the years, but MacLean was the only one to remain drug-free. Of her experience at the Fillmore she said, “I don’t think I ever felt like I quite fit in, but it didn’t really bother me.” Even though she remained sober, she still incorporated psychedelic imagery into her work. These influences appear in this design, in which the band names are contained inside a floating orb, seemingly controlled by a cloaked figure. Mysterious imagery, undulating words, and bright colors are trademarks of MacLean’s style.