Institutes in Allied Health Administration 1979

This poster, made by Lanny Sommese, featuring two hands in halftone pink and blue, feels so immediate and graphic. I can imagine Sommese working on this, experimenting with different color combinations, probably through trial and error, and layering, until landing on this striking contrast. The larger hand, hovering protectively, creates a sense of care and guidance. It reminds me of those moments when I’m working on a painting, and I step back, suddenly seeing the whole thing in a new light. It’s like the painting itself is guiding me. The small hand could be anyone, reaching out, seeking support. It's a bold statement of intent, but that gesture—a hand reaching for another—is a conversation. It’s about exchange, about seeking help, and about opening up possibilities. I think that is really interesting.