Propaganda Stand (Workers of the World Unite) 1922

Gustav Klutsis created this work, *Propaganda Stand (Workers of the World Unite)*, using pencil and watercolour. The composition is immediately striking, with its bold geometric forms rendered in sharp red and black lines. These shapes interlock and overlap, creating a dynamic sense of depth and movement. The angles and perspective pull us into the scene, evoking the rapid social changes happening in the early 20th century. Klutsis was deeply involved in Constructivism, an art movement that sought to reflect modern industrial society. Here, the text becomes an integral part of the structure, reinforcing the revolutionary message across language barriers. The letters act as signs, culturally loaded with meaning, intended to unite the proletariat. The way the text is presented challenges traditional hierarchies, suggesting a radical restructuring of society. The use of abstraction underscores the artwork’s philosophical dimensions. It functions as more than a mere aesthetic choice; it is a visual language designed to dismantle old forms and build new ideological structures. Through colour, line, and form, Klutsis engages with fundamental questions about the relationship between art, society, and power.