
Science Is Truth Found Out
2022
This 2022 silk twill print exemplifies Ruscha's decades-long exploration of text as visual art, presenting the declarative phrase "Science Is Truth Found Out" in his signature typographic style. The work continues the artist's investigation into the relationship between language and meaning while utilizing an unconventional luxury fabric medium.
- Medium
- 100% Silk Twil
- Dimensions
- Edition
- Edition of 500 of 500
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- Hamilton Selway, West Hollywood, CA
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Hamilton SelwayView on map
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Lawrence Weiner
American · b. 1942

Weiner similarly treated language as the primary visual and conceptual element in his art, presenting declarative statements and phrases as standalone works that question the relationship between words and meaning. His text based conceptual pieces share Ruscha's interest in typography as a vehicle for philosophical inquiry.

Jenny Holzer
American · b. 1950

Holzer places provocative declarative statements at the center of her practice, much like Ruscha does with this silk twill piece, using typography and text to deliver conceptual and philosophical messages across unconventional surfaces and media. Her truisms series especially mirrors the bold aphoristic quality of this particular work.

Christopher Wool
American · b. 1955

Wool creates large scale works where stenciled words and phrases become bold graphic compositions that blur the line between text and visual art, closely paralleling Ruscha's typographic approach in this piece. Both artists treat language as a formal visual element while embedding conceptual depth within seemingly simple textual statements.
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