Mastering the art of the turn of a phrase, artist Nathan Bell creates witty typography work reflects upon the provocative political climate while simultaneously drawing attention to the power of language to shape the way we think.
By simply replacing just one word within a slogan or phrase, Bell is able to manipulate the meaning and if so desire, flip the phrase against the original creator, in this case, Trump.
Observing the quick work that Bell makes of language to make it his own, we should use this a a reminder that we should not allow language to trigger our emotional brain. Instead, we should elevate it to the analytical portion of the brain, to ensure we can provide tempered and calculated responses to the information that is fed to us.
Make America Relate Again, 2015. acrylic on coroplast, 16 x 16 inches
Unfollow The Leader, 2017. acrylic on coroplast, 16 x 16 inches
Installation, ‘Mixed Feelings’, Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles, CA
April 22 - May 20 2017. Photos by Morgan Rindengan
Rotten to the Core, 2017, acrylic on coroplast, 16 x 16 inches
Installation, 'Mixed Feelings’, Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles, CA
April 22 - May 20 2017. Photos by Morgan Rindengan
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