Jenny Holzer is an American conceptual artist. The main focus of her work is the use of words and ideas in public space. Originally utilizing street posters, LED signs became her most visible medium, though her diverse practice incorporates a wide array of media including bronze plaques, painted signs, stone benches and footstools, stickers, T-shirts, condoms, paintings, photographs, sound, video, light projection and the Internet.
You can read an interview with the artist here and interact with her art on the internet here.
Artist's photo courtesy of the artist.