For Complete Social Security of All Mexicans (1953 – 1956) by David Alfaro Siqueiros

For Complete Social Security of All Mexicans - David Alfaro Siqueiros - 1953 - 1956

Artwork Information

TitleFor Complete Social Security of All Mexicans
ArtistDavid Alfaro Siqueiros
Date1953 - 1956
Mediumpyroxylin
Art MovementMuralism

About For Complete Social Security of All Mexicans

“For Complete Social Security of All Mexicans” is an allegorical painting created by the renowned artist David Alfaro Siqueiros between 1953 and 1956. The artwork, executed in pyroxylin, is an exemplary piece of the Muralism art movement.

The artwork is a vivid and dynamic composition that effectively conveys its strong thematic concerns with social security and protection. Dominated by bold, swirling forms, the central figure appears as a powerful mechanized entity, representing the force of industrial prowess and technological advancement. This entity is juxtaposed with human figures, including women holding symbolic objects, perhaps representing the nurturing and protective roles within society. The scene is set against a backdrop of energetic, almost chaotic elements, combining human forms, mechanical parts, and natural motifs in a complex interplay, emblematic of the challenges and promises associated with social advancement and security for all Mexicans.

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