People’s Power

Artwork photographed by Klaus Dombrowsky
Artwork by: Larry Alcala
Dimensions: 64.0 cm x 60.0 cm
Medium: Serigraph Painting
Year: 1986
Location: Berlin PE
Filed Under: Sinag sa Sining
Description

Larry Alcala, a highly acclaimed Filipino cartoonist (1926–2002), made pioneering contributions to Philippine comic art. Renowned for humorous depictions of everyday Filipino life, his work featured intricate scenes with quirky characters. With clean lines, meticulous detail, and witty storytelling, Alcala captured Filipino culture and social commentary, leaving a lasting impact on the comic art landscape.

During the 1986 People Power Revolution, Alcala also portrayed the spirit of the time through his illustrations and cartoons, reflecting the Filipino people’s sentiments as they peacefully overthrew a dictatorship. His art not only entertained but also chronicled and celebrated the resilience of the Filipino spirit during moments of triumph and struggle.