Caroline Perkins:Task 12

The work of Jenny Holzer has already overcome the concerns raised by the idea of changing work to fit scale – moving from small stickers on parking meters to  big enough to out size Blenheim Palace.  Holzer uses a range of technology to ameliorate the transformation. Small slogans appear in a series of images on stickers, posters and t-shirts using printing techniques.  Holzer uses Electronic signs LED that circulate the maxims from her truism series.   She has used LED in her work since 1982.  The methods of presenting the aphorism are generally vehicles used for public information.  Holzer recognises that and subverts that to call attention to her art. The texts are often subversive and denouncing of power and inequality which also speak of importance and size. The biggest of the signs are projected by lights onto the facade of the palace at night.  This is such a  powerful and moving sight. the maxims are so powerful  and moving.  the method of showing the message so large it cannot be ignored

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