“… COLLECTIONS consists in a suite of still life paintings that function as self- portraits conveyed through groupings of inanimate objects that represent Cisneros’ lived experiences and fascinations. The works reference 17th -century traditions of “Vanitas” paintings, where nature morte applied symbolic objects like skulls and withered flowers to represent the transience of life and earthly pleasures. Cisneros’ objects chronicle “nerd-core” fandoms of outlaw comix, hentai waifus, among a plethora of popular culture history pulled from Reddit and Deviant Art forums…”