Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Truism 2

Jenny Holzer's Truism 4 (Mother & Child), mixed media sculpture featuring yellow LED diodes in columns within a black frame.

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.

Artwork Copyright © Jenny Holzer

Truism 4 (Mother & Child), 1990

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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.

Artwork Copyright © Jenny Holzer

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