Jenny Holzer - Raise Boys and Girls the same way

2020

Birchwood Art Plaque by celebrated American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer which features one of her most iconic Truisms: “RAISE BOYS AND GIRLS THE SAME WAY.” 

The artwork is hand-signed in pencil on the lower right, adding a personal and collectible dimension to this edition.

The statement, silkscreened in bold red lettering, is part of Holzer’s influential series of aphoristic works created between 1979 and 1983. 

The piece is elegantly framed, floating in a custom-made, acid-free passe-partout, housed in a handcrafted wooden frame with Plexiglas® Optical HC, which is UV-resistant and scratch-proof.
Size framed : approx. 44 x 54 cm

Published by Fotofolio/Artpost, NYC, and fabricated by Vandercraft in Prineville, Oregon, this minimalist plaque exemplifies Holzer’s pioneering use of language as visual art. 

Her Truisms—short, provocative statements—are designed to challenge conventional thinking, confront power structures, and stimulate public discourse. This particular piece delivers a powerful feminist message advocating for gender equality in childhood education and social norms.

Jenny Holzer (b. 1950) is known worldwide for her text-based conceptual art. Her work uses language as a medium for protest, political critique, and poetic reflection. From LED signs to granite benches to archival documents, she challenges the viewer to confront power structures and the role of language in shaping public consciousness.