Thank You for Your Attention to this Matter

by Ali Batignani

Artist Statement

This poster reframes the recognizable social media language and sign-off of President Trump’s social media posts, “Thank you for your attention to this matter,” into a call to action. This familiar phrasing is repeated until it breaks down, exposing how political rhetoric gains power through repetition and saturation rather than substance.

Redactions reference failures of government transparency, while smudges suggest blurring of truth, promises not kept, and narratives rewritten. While the visual language points to a specific figure, the work critiques political corruption more broadly. The inconstancies in messaging are often glaring if we, as Americans, choose to pay attention.

The concluding statement, “Your attention matters,” reframes that language into responsibility, returning agency to the viewer.

About the Artist

Ali Batignani is a designer and art director specializing in motion design, with over a decade of experience creating work across entertainment and media. Based in Willard Square in South Portland, Maine, she works across motion, typography, and visual storytelling, balancing commercial creative practice with personal explorations. Outside of her work, she loves spending time with her family and her dog, Lowman, and enjoys fitness and wellness despite living dangerously close to Scratch Baking Co.