Acrylic on Laser Cut Wood
32" x 29" | 81 x 74cm
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Artist Replete presents "WHAT I’M TRYING TO SAY, IS THAT I’M TRYING" created by Chicago artist and founder of the You Are Beautiful movement, Matthew Hoffman.
A visual representation of an idea being formed. The words can't come together in the beginning and the thought is messy but if you keep trying, the idea can form. At the end of the piece it reads "I'm Trying" with bits of the artwork title scattered into the work. This piece was first sketched by hand from the artist and is created from his own writing, then carved into wood that's later painted.
This is currently the newest creation from Matthew Hoffman.
Matthew Hoffman is a Public Artist based in Chicago. His work ranges from large-scale and interactive sculptures, to small stickers and approachable art for the home.
He has created public installations for companies like Apple, Meta, & Oprah. Collaborative work has been centric to his career, and has included partnerships with The United Way, Nami, & The Chicago Community Trust, with a mural created in collaboration with the youth of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
His process encourages a team dialogue connecting many voices from different backgrounds to bring the best possible outcome into the world. Hoffman’s work is created to be as open and accessible as possible. The messages he chooses are an effort to remind us individually of our self worth, and encourage us to be there for each other.
Hoffman is the custodian of You Are Beautiful, a project to better the world through positive messages. Over 8 million stickers have been shared by the community, & over 100 public art works have been permanently installed globally since 2002.
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