Good Boy, Bad Boy 1985

Bruce Nauman's "Good Boy, Bad Boy" (1985) is a neon artwork composed of a series of statements that explore themes of good and evil, love and hate, and life and death. The work consists of multiple neon panels, each illuminated in a different color, arranged in a grid-like formation. The phrases are presented in a stark, repetitive manner, and the use of neon light creates a sense of both intimacy and alienation. The work's provocative content and playful use of language make it a powerful and enduring commentary on human nature.