The first aspect of Holzer’s piece I noticed was its order. Its bold red font and black background, coupled with its one statement per line format makes it so it is difficult for one’s eyes to lose focus of the text. Also, with each statement seeming more interesting to ponder than the next, I was not surprised to find that I had read every single line. Probably my favorite part about the piece, though, was that even though the statements Holzer made were out of common sense, they were actually very interesting to think about. Most of the statements made were things that people think about almost every single day, yet no one actually makes those thoughts verbal. It’s almost as if Holzer realizes this and takes the liberty to speak for everyone. Though not every statement is exactly pleasant or out of kindness, it is hard for one to argue that they have never pondered the thoughts displayed, which I find to outline the purpose of truisms.
The truism I posted I chose because I actually think about this all of the time. If you think about it, how lost you can find yourself in a daydream is almost haunting.
I also thought Holzer's order, colors, and fonts were extremely effective in delivering her messages. By keeping each statement uniform in print and color, she leaves no distractions to inhibit the message she is trying to deliver. It makes it so the audience has nothing else to analyze except the purpose behind her statements.
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