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Mini Electric LED Sign with Diodes in Colors // Truism 2 by Jenny Holzer, created between 1977 and 1979, is a mixed media sculpture featuring a mini electric LED sign with colored diodes. The grid of lights includes red, green, and yellow diodes arranged in a structured pattern, set against a black background within a minimalist black frame. Holzer’s use of LED technology reflects her focus on blending text, light, and modern communication methods to provoke thought on societal issues. The repetition and rhythm of the lights create a coded visual experience that challenges the viewer to engage with the deeper meaning behind the seemingly simple composition, emblematic of Holzer's conceptual approach.
Truism 2, 1977-79
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Mini Electric LED Sign with Diodes in Colors // Truism 2 by Jenny Holzer, created between 1977 and 1979, is a mixed media sculpture featuring a mini electric LED sign with colored diodes. The grid of lights includes red, green, and yellow diodes arranged in a structured pattern, set against a black background within a minimalist black frame. Holzer’s use of LED technology reflects her focus on blending text, light, and modern communication methods to provoke thought on societal issues. The repetition and rhythm of the lights create a coded visual experience that challenges the viewer to engage with the deeper meaning behind the seemingly simple composition, emblematic of Holzer's conceptual approach.
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