Patrick Martinez borrows the visual language of neon signs used in storefront windows in his L.A. neighborhood. Instead of trying to sell a product, Martinez’s works feature slogans plucked from protest signs, news headlines, and civil rights demonstrations spanning this country’s history. About his works, Martinez states, “To be honest, I don’t really think I will reshape anyone’s politics or point of view. I would like to record history that will inevitably be pushed back on and contested.”