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Mini Electric LED Sign with Diodes in Colors

Truism 4 (Mother & Child) by Jenny Holzer, created in 1990, is a mixed media sculpture that utilizes a mini electric LED sign with colored diodes. The LED grid, composed of yellow lights arranged in columns against a dark background, carries Holzer’s typical exploration of language, communication, and societal commentary. The compact format (10.2 x 12.1 x 3.8 cm) focuses the viewer's attention on the repetition and rhythm of light patterns, evoking both the technological precision and emotional resonance Holzer often embeds in her works. The minimalist black frame emphasizes the bright, methodical LED display, inviting reflection on the theme of motherhood within the broader context of Holzer’s provocative art.

Jenny Holzer (United States, 1950) is an American conceptual artist renowned for her text-based works that challenge societal norms and provoke thought. Utilizing mediums like LED displays, projections, and installations, she presents powerful messages in public spaces, addressing themes such as power, violence, and oppression. Holzer's art transforms language into a visual experience, engaging audiences worldwide.

Jenny Holzer

Truism 4 (Mother & Child), 1990

Name: Truism 4 (Mother & Child), 1990
SKU: 13408

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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Protect me from what I want.
- Jenny Holzer

Jenny Holzer belongs to the neo-conceptual school of artists. Text is the basis for her work. With her first celebrated series, entitled “Truisms”, which began in 1977, she plastered Times Square and lower Manhattan with photostats of hand-typed one-liners intended to amuse, provoke and entertain. At a time when New York was going through a transitional time of rising crime, skyrocketing prices, and high unemployment, Holzer brought art out of the gallery and onto the street.

Holzer’s art was always directed to the common person, the individual strolling down the street or looking up at a billboard. The messages varied from quirky phrases to serious, thought-provoking statements concerning timely topics.

In addition to print art, Jenny Holzer employed LED lights, Neon Signs, and scrolling marquees during her most prolific period the late 1970s and early 1980s.
“Truisms” can still be found widely distributed with Holzer’s messages printed on ball caps, tee shirts, and posters.

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Truism 4 (Mother & Child), 1990

10.2 x 12.1 x 3.8 cm

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