Jenny Holzer was initially an abstract painter, but she struggled to communicate what she wanted to within abstract works.  She then created “Truisms” which are short sayings that quickly convey a belief.  The sayings are only a few words long, but they express significantly more than that.  In order to present these, Holzer created an electronic display that would scroll through these “Truisms” using different colors and techniques moving from one saying to another.  These displays were hung at eye level.  Some viewers simply read the “Truism” that was presented as they continued on their path, while others would stand and read one after another.  This was an effective way to touch more than simply the art goer.

My personal “Truism” is a saying that originated with my husband’s great grandmother.  When he was a child his great-grandmother would tell him that she loved him.  He would reply with “I love you more.”  Her response was always “You can’t measure love.”  This is now a saying in my house.  My younger children don’t quite understand why love can’t be measured, but they will.  I want my them to know that love is infinite.  There is no end when love is involved.  Whether it is in relationships or any other aspect of life.