“… Nehemiah Cisneros has long investigated the imagery and history of cultural stereotypes to critique the power dynamics between authority and marginalized communities. Through a combination of historical and fictional elements, he exposes how mainstream culture, criminality, and the judicial system reinforce systemic inequities. With COLLECTIONS, Cisneros shifts his focus toward a more symbolic and self-reflective leitmotif, where inanimate objects are endowed with the capacity to bear both the burdens and the joys of navigating contemporary life. This body of work delves into psychological, rather than strictly social, dimensions, embracing meditative qualities while also exposing the artist’s Pop culture fixations. The result is Cisneros’ most conceptually sophisticated and technically refined series to date…”