Jenny Holzer

Jenny Holzer- 1950, Ohio USA

Holzer is best known for her arresting and contradictory texts and skillfull manipulation of mass media channels. It ranges from text- laden, light-emitting diode (LED) signs to street posters, plaques and even brief television spots. Holzer has demonstrated significant skill in conceiving and implementing site-specific installations. Her work became recognised in the late 1970’s and early 80’s during a time when the feminist movement was attracting most of its attention. Throughout New York Holzer was plastering posters of her ‘Truisms’ throughout the streets. They were arranged in alphabetical order. It was a contradictory list of clichés yet was written by Holzer herself. By presenting a range of juxtaposing information it gave her work a dramatic, depersonalised feel to it. Holzer’s work ranges from inflammatory manifesto to feminist or parental concern to bleak resignation.

Holzer transformed the ‘Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’ in N...