Lauren Doyle
Jenny Holzer
Review the truisms installation at the federal courthouse in Allentown.
a. What was the most interesting about the artwork? ( materials, content, style, location)
The most interesting point about Jenny Holzer’s Truisms installation was the security. The Allentown Courthouse Security Team’s job was to check for any weapons, electronic devices, and or cameras. This was a standard procedure to enter the building and was not for Jenny Holzer. The class arrived to the designated floor of her work and I noticed there no guards were present around the installations. I did not expect guards to protect the installation only because the installation was attached to another facility. Comparing to The Whitney’s Jenny Holzer installation, museum guards heavily protected the installation. Not even one foot could grace the installation benches. I thought the comparison was rather amusing. The Allentown guards were more worried about the cameras and cell phones entering the Courthouse! Obviously, the guards did not understand the status of the Truism benches.
b. How would you describe the artwork and what are the ideas that the artist is working with?
A sculpture installation merged with powerful political-like statements. A series of benches are placed in a space with 5 or more statements. Each statement is in alphabetical order. Her statements are powerful, inspiring, and questionable. All individuals take a their own point of view with each quote.
c. Select five of your favorite truisms and write them down for reference.
1-It’s better to be a good person than a famous person.
2- Mother’s shouldn’t make too many sacrifices.
3-Much was decided before you were born.
4-Alienation procures eccentrics or revolutionaries.
5-Being judgmental is a sign of life.
D. Then rewrite in own words.
1-You are more wise to be kind than arrogant.
2-A mother should not put her life on hold for more than one person.
3-Ideas and morals were chosen for you before you were born.
4-Loneness feeds the insane and different individuals.
5-Being picky is a sign of a goal filled life.
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Guards vs. Guards: Ironic how the two exhibits treated security isn't it. It underscores how understanding "art" does require education and nurturing to thrive.
ReplyDeleteYour Truisms: #1: I'd like to think is true, but events seem to challenge this assumption every day. #5: Exaclty!