"While everything looks like sleek products and clever souvenirs, it’s all handmade by Hoffman. The exhibition lands at the jocular end of conceptual art. The one-liners from which each concept originates are weighted with strange importance when Hoffman cuts out 100 of the same object, investing enormous time into the intense, detail-oriented labor…" - Matt Morris, CityBeat
"Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman is an expert in one liners and the proof is in the product." - Urban Outfitters
"Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman is an expert in one liners and the proof is in the product." - Urban Outfitters
"Matthew Hoffman is largely a man of mystery but has decided to reveal himself fully in his 'YES' exhibit...Let the artwork of Matthew Hoffman show you that direct can, in fact, be the best approach." - Leslie Chen, Trendhunter
Hipstir: Hand Cut Fluorescent Acrylic. Edition of 100 in each of 5 color ways.
Hipstir: Hand Cut Fluorescent Acrylic. Edition of 100 in each of 5 color ways.
Keep Your Head Up: Plastic Headband, Hand Cut Grey Board, Applied Red Flocking. Edition of 50.
Asalted: Retrofitted Wiffle Ball Bats, Coated Paper, Custom Grip Tape, Plugs, Salt, Pepper, MDF, Paint. Pair w/ Stand (Empty) Edition of 25.
Asalted: Retrofitted Wiffle Ball Bats, Coated Paper, Custom Grip Tape, Plugs, Salt, Pepper, MDF, Paint. Pair w/ Stand (Empty) Edition of 25.
Shake it Up: Hand Cut Colored Acrylic, Snow Globe Kit, Plug, Glitter, Distilled Water. Edition of 50 in each color way.
Shake it Up: Hand Cut Colored Acrylic, Snow Globe Kit, Plug, Glitter, Distilled Water. Edition of 50 in each color way.
Drug Cabinet: Hand Cut Mirrored Acrylic, Hand Cut MDF, Barrel Hinges, Paint, Hanging Hardware. Edition of 5.
Drug Cabinet: Hand Cut Mirrored Acrylic, Hand Cut MDF, Barrel Hinges, Paint, Hanging Hardware. Edition of 5.
Never Too Late: Hand Cut Paper, Clock Movement, Custom Battery. Edition of 50.
Never Too Late: Hand Cut Paper, Clock Movement, Custom Battery. Edition of 50.
Never Too Late: Hand Cut Paper, Clock Movement, Custom Battery. Edition of 50.
Last Thread of Hope: 100% Polyester Stadium Blanket. Edition of 50.
Last Thread of Hope Detail: 100% Polyester Stadium Blanket. Edition of 50.
I'm So Turned On Right Now: Hand Cut MDF, Paint, Lights, Hanging Hardware. Edition of 5.
I'm So Turned On Right Now: Hand Cut MDF, Paint, Lights, Hanging Hardware. Edition of 5.
I'm So Turned On Right Now: Hand Cut MDF, Paint, Lights, Hanging Hardware. Edition of 5.
Hanger In There: Tops - Hand Cut Black Acrylic. Edition of 25 of each version. & Bottoms - Hand Cut Black Acrylic, Clips. Edition of 25 in each version.
Hanger In There: Tops - Hand Cut Black Acrylic. Edition of 25 of each version. & Bottoms - Hand Cut Black Acrylic, Clips. Edition of 25 in each version.
I Went To This Website And All I Got Was This Lousy Link: Layered Hand Cut Poster Board. Edition of 10 in each color way.
Thank You Skull: Layered Hand Cut Printed Paper. Open Edition.
Thank You Skull: Layered Hand Cut Printed Paper. Open Edition.
Thank You Wrap & HEY Packaging: Hand Cut White & Brown Paper. Open Edition.
Thank You Wrap & HEY Packaging: Hand Cut White & Brown Paper. Open Edition.
