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Visual Analysis Of All Fall By Jenny Holzer

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Jacob Snelson
Art as a World Phenomenon
Professor Bartram
22 Feb 2023
Visual Analysis The art piece “All Fall” by Jenny Holzer is a remarkable piece that possesses many parts to be analyzed. From the color contrast to the use of language, this piece does not lack in complexity. Residing in the Akron Art Museum, this sculpture has provided a look into the thoughts of Holzer, and given viewers a different perspective on how meaningful three-dimensional art can truly be. The piece consists of five three-dimensional LED signs that are arranged in an artistic sequence, all displaying a text message. In this analysis, the sculptures’ visual elements and style will be discussed while the subject matter interpretation will be referenced throughout …show more content…

The style of this is piece is a realism type piece. The definition of realism is art that generally attempts to represent subject matter truthfully without utilizing supernatural or artificial elements. In “All Fall,” Holzer is trying to convey her belief on government corruption through the form of art. She is trying to show the real way that the world is, and how she believes that attention should be drawn to it. The government should be seen as a structure that is very orderly and symmetrical, and this piece is arranged in a very chaotic format. This could be to convey how Holzer feels that the government is not as well-run as the people may believe. She feels that it is very disorganized and chaotic. With the LED lights, Holzer spells out the word “CONSEQUENCES” in all five bars. This word could be to show how the government does not always put care into the consequences of their actions and do not take responsibility for what they have done. The words are also spelled in all capital letters, which conveys her bold belief about this stance on government. It shows that she is not afraid to speak her belief about the subject, and how she believes others should feel as well. The sculpture also is built with five different bars, which again convey her belief about how the government should be full of equal parts that all work together. It gives her art a sort of symmetrical feel, while they are arranged in a chaotic format. The imbalance of style contributes again to her beliefs on the inorganization of the

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