IT’LL BE OK. I was building this piece in my driveway, and either because of neighbor complaints or an official driving by, I received a violation notice. They said “we don’t know what you’re doing here, but it has to stop.
IT’LL BE OK. I was building this piece in my driveway, and either because of neighbor complaints or an official driving by, I received a violation notice. They said “we don’t know what you’re doing here, but it has to stop.” I was quickly able to change the confrontation into a friendly exchange. By the time they left, they kindly said “we love what you do, and we’re so sorry, you just can’t do it here.” I said “it’ll be ok” quietly laughing to myself, because I was the only one who knew what these giant letters were going to spell. #matthewhoffman
There are so many barriers (figuratively & literally) let’s at least have them say something nice. @lawrencehallchicago #matthewhoffman #yabsticker
There are so many barriers (figuratively & literally) let’s at least have them say something nice. @lawrencehallchicago #matthewhoffman #yabsticker
Handmade marquee letters, saying one simple thing. #matthewhoffman #yabsticker
Handmade marquee letters, saying one simple thing. #matthewhoffman #yabsticker
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sip of Hope posted this installation, including a photo I had never seen, of me installing the piece. They just restocked the small wood pieces, hop over there & support them! #itsoknottobeok
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sip of Hope posted this installation, including a photo I had never seen, of me installing the piece. They just restocked the small wood pieces, hop over there & support them! #itsoknottobeok #matthewhoffman
let’s do this! #matthewhoffman
let’s do this! #matthewhoffman
IT’S OK. My first & favorite edition. I mean…it’s ok. #matthewhoffman
IT’S OK. My first & favorite edition. I mean…it’s ok. #matthewhoffman
Made up of many individual layers, all working together. #matthewhoffman
Made up of many individual layers, all working together. #matthewhoffman
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, mother figures, and hopeful mothers ❤️ This piece was created for a friend after a loss, a few years back. Visiting recently, the house was bustling with kiddos 🤗 #matthewhoffman
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, mother figures, and hopeful mothers ❤️ This piece was created for a friend after a loss, a few years back. Visiting recently, the house was bustling with kiddos 🤗 #matthewhoffman
Go grab this limited edition pack, for Mental Health Awareness Month, available at Fashion Outlets of Chicago (go to Concierge Services) with 100% of the proceeds going to NAMI Chicago. These exclusive stickers are only available May 1 - August 31, o
Go grab this limited edition pack, for Mental Health Awareness Month, available at Fashion Outlets of Chicago (go to Concierge Services) with 100% of the proceeds going to NAMI Chicago. These exclusive stickers are only available May 1 - August 31, or while supplies last. While you're there, check out the large scale sculpture we did in 2017, featuring the message in English & Mandarin. #MatthewHoffman https://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com/Events/Details/572630 @lifting_e @stphvm
An oldie, but one of my favorites. A pop up in the loop. #matthewhoffman
An oldie, but one of my favorites. A pop up in the loop. #matthewhoffman
I wrote longer phrases that wrapped each camp sign. You had to walk around the piece to read it all. There was a lot of fun experimentation, and some of the more meaningful messages I’ve worked with. 2nd photo by @pauloctavious 🤗 #matthew
I wrote longer phrases that wrapped each camp sign. You had to walk around the piece to read it all. There was a lot of fun experimentation, and some of the more meaningful messages I’ve worked with. 2nd photo by @pauloctavious 🤗 #matthewhoffman
This piece was another major step forward in evolution. We found a recycled plastic material made from milk bottles. Sturdy, color safe, and will last forever without any maintenance. We never looked back. #matthewhoffman
This piece was another major step forward in evolution. We found a recycled plastic material made from milk bottles. Sturdy, color safe, and will last forever without any maintenance. We never looked back. #matthewhoffman
New! Graduation motivation with 20x200. I've always been a fan of accessible art, and have always loved 20x200's mission. I have a fun collection of accessible pieces over there, and this new one is just in time for all those grads out there. (I just
New! Graduation motivation with 20x200. I've always been a fan of accessible art, and have always loved 20x200's mission. I have a fun collection of accessible pieces over there, and this new one is just in time for all those grads out there. (I just gave my niece one, so I hope they're good lol) https://20x200.com/blogs/news/new-matthew-hoffman-desk-sculptures @20x200 #matthewhoffman
Be here now. There’s no other place worth being. #matthewhoffman
Be here now. There’s no other place worth being. #matthewhoffman
make space at the table (there’s always room 🤗) @bberrymarket #matthewhoffman
make space at the table (there’s always room 🤗) @bberrymarket #matthewhoffman
“ideas filled the air” gold mirror inlay with walnut. This piece was created for the Blackstone Hotel, riffing off the famous history of “smoke filled room” that originated in this building.
“ideas filled the air” gold mirror inlay with walnut. This piece was created for the Blackstone Hotel, riffing off the famous history of “smoke filled room” that originated in this building.
I can’t recall if this was the first ever led piece or not, but it was certainly the first that I had the process perfected. (Completely hidden light source, smooth & even glow all around, no spots of lights from diodes, ability to dim the
I can’t recall if this was the first ever led piece or not, but it was certainly the first that I had the process perfected. (Completely hidden light source, smooth & even glow all around, no spots of lights from diodes, ability to dim the intensity). When Sheryl Sandberg visited, she shared the piece online & the background of how I was inspired by Jake Nickell’s Ted talk of constantly pushing forward, and never stop making. #matthewhoffman
It’s (finally) warming up! Time to get out there & make some public art :) #matthewhoffman
It’s (finally) warming up! Time to get out there & make some public art :) #matthewhoffman
nothing’s for keeps. except that we must keep going. you’ll spend your entire life searching, ok? we all want to belong. so let’s all get along. make the most and hope. may this never end. This piece was recognized as one of the b
nothing’s for keeps. except that we must keep going. you’ll spend your entire life searching, ok? we all want to belong. so let’s all get along. make the most and hope. may this never end. This piece was recognized as one of the best public artworks of the year in the Americans for the Arts' Public Art Network Year in Review. #matthewhoffman
You never know what happens when you put yourself out there in the world! #matthewhoffman #parishilton
You never know what happens when you put yourself out there in the world! #matthewhoffman #parishilton
IT’LL BE OK. I was building this piece in my driveway, and either because of neighbor complaints or an official driving by, I received a violation notice. They said “we don’t know what you’re doing here, but it has to stop. There are so many barriers (figuratively & literally) let’s at least have them say something nice. @lawrencehallchicago #matthewhoffman #yabsticker Handmade marquee letters, saying one simple thing. #matthewhoffman #yabsticker In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sip of Hope posted this installation, including a photo I had never seen, of me installing the piece. They just restocked the small wood pieces, hop over there & support them! #itsoknottobeok let’s do this! #matthewhoffman IT’S OK. My first & favorite edition. I mean…it’s ok. #matthewhoffman Made up of many individual layers, all working together. #matthewhoffman Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, mother figures, and hopeful mothers ❤️ This piece was created for a friend after a loss, a few years back. Visiting recently, the house was bustling with kiddos 🤗 #matthewhoffman Go grab this limited edition pack, for Mental Health Awareness Month, available at Fashion Outlets of Chicago (go to Concierge Services) with 100% of the proceeds going to NAMI Chicago. These exclusive stickers are only available May 1 - August 31, o An oldie, but one of my favorites. A pop up in the loop. #matthewhoffman I wrote longer phrases that wrapped each camp sign. You had to walk around the piece to read it all. There was a lot of fun experimentation, and some of the more meaningful messages I’ve worked with. 2nd photo by @pauloctavious 🤗 #matthew This piece was another major step forward in evolution. We found a recycled plastic material made from milk bottles. Sturdy, color safe, and will last forever without any maintenance. We never looked back. #matthewhoffman New! Graduation motivation with 20x200. I've always been a fan of accessible art, and have always loved 20x200's mission. I have a fun collection of accessible pieces over there, and this new one is just in time for all those grads out there. (I just Be here now. There’s no other place worth being. #matthewhoffman make space at the table (there’s always room 🤗) @bberrymarket #matthewhoffman “ideas filled the air” gold mirror inlay with walnut. This piece was created for the Blackstone Hotel, riffing off the famous history of “smoke filled room” that originated in this building. I can’t recall if this was the first ever led piece or not, but it was certainly the first that I had the process perfected. (Completely hidden light source, smooth & even glow all around, no spots of lights from diodes, ability to dim the It’s (finally) warming up! Time to get out there & make some public art :) #matthewhoffman nothing’s for keeps. except that we must keep going. you’ll spend your entire life searching, ok? we all want to belong. so let’s all get along. make the most and hope. may this never end. This piece was recognized as one of the b You never know what happens when you put yourself out there in the world! #matthewhoffman #parishilton