Nehemiah Cisneros
Nehemiah Cisneros’s (b.1986, Los Angeles) work celebrates histories of figurative painting by inserting familial characters as central figures within iconic and lesser known works of art. The process of subverting paintings that have penetrated popular culture; as well as, illuminating niche visual art genres is Cisneros' practice of navigating his place within art history. Cisneros’ work is riddled with meta meanings, often introspective and vulnerable. Like diary entries, each body of work straddles contemporary events while archiving culture.
Cisneros received his BFA from Kansas City Art Institute in 2021, and his MFA from the University of California Los Angeles in 2024. His work is in the collection of the Rubell Museum. His previous exhibitions include Paranoid Style at Josh Lilley Gallery and America (Soy Yo!) at Charlie James Gallery.
Artist Instagram: @nehemiahcisneros
Selected Works
Counting
Acrylic and oil on Canvas
48 x 60 inches
2026
Abundance
Acrylic on Canvas
36.25 x 29.5 inches
2026
Molting
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 72 inches
2026
Float
Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 28 inches
2026
Reflections
Acrylic on Canvas
38 x 47 inches
2026
Passages
Acrylic on Canvas
47 x 38 inches
2026
exhibitions
