
The Birth Of Sloganism
2020
"The Birth of Sloganism" announces itself as a work of deliberate cultural provocation, rendered in acrylic on an unstretched canvas measuring 152.4 by 213.4 centimeters. The choice to leave the canvas unstretched is itself a statement, aligning the work with a lineage of painters who treat the raw support as an extension of the artwork's meaning rather than a neutral ground. Nehemiah Cisneros layers text, imagery, and graphic sensibility in a composition that interrogates how language is weaponized, simplified, and commodified in contemporary life. The scale commands attention, demanding that the viewer confront the work bodily rather than from a comfortable remove. Cisneros, whose practice bridges the visual traditions of street art and fine art painting, brings a sharp critical intelligence to the question of how slogans shape collective thought and belief. "The Birth of Sloganism" functions as both artifact and analysis, examining the moment when complex ideas collapse into catchphrases and ideological shorthand. The acrylic medium lends itself to the bold, high-contrast passages that define his approach, while also allowing for the kind of layered surface detail that rewards sustained looking. Signed by the artist, the work carries the full weight of his authorship and intent. Presented through Beyond the Streets, this work enters the market with strong institutional context, having been shown within one of the most respected curatorial frameworks dedicated to art rooted in public visual culture. For collectors interested in the intersection of political commentary, typographic art, and contemporary painting, "The Birth of Sloganism" represents a significant and timely acquisition.
- Medium
- Acrylic on un-stretched canvas
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · BEYOND THE STREETS
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