"First Things First" is a screenprint by William Schwedler that employs the graphic immediacy characteristic of the medium to convey its message through bold, layered color and graphic form. The work exemplifies Schwedler's engagement with conceptual and text based art practices, where meaning emerges from the interplay between visual and linguistic elements. As a screenprint, the piece benefits from the medium's capacity for sharp edges, vibrant color saturation, and reproducibility, allowing the artist to create a work that balances fine art sensibilities with the aesthetic of mass production and commercial graphic design.