Matthew Hoffman

Public Artist based in Chicago. Works range from large-scale and interactive sculptures, to approachable art for the home.

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

New site! Who dis?

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[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

The calm before the storm. Even on a gloomy morning, there’s still plenty of light pouring in. https://t.co/Urw3f0pDcC

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

The longer you do something, the more you'll be asked "what keeps you motivated?"

People often expect a goal-based answer. Or some mission. Or a target you haven't hit yet.

It's none of those for me.

What keeps me motivated is the /doing/ itself.

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[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Announcing ǝɥʇ ǝpᴉsdn uʍop ɹǝʞɔᴉʇs
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[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Hop on over to @pride_masks for their holiday collection! Available in Adult & Youth, and only for season :) https://t.co/rtbnFMcpl1

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

I made a few hand cut pieces on the scroll saw, that are up on the site. Cutting away on the old saw is still my favorite pastime. https://t.co/7tIwfTaojB

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/ChXqMEMyyj

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

If I keep saying something to myself, it normally gets cut out of wood. I hope these help you, as much as they’ve helped me.

today is a new day.
one day at a time.
just let it go.
it can wait. https://t.co/LO5aiex517

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/An3xF9jFrX

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Just posted a photo @ Chicago Botanic Garden https://t.co/czKqW5wcwl

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/C4c9j1ojuE

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Just posted a photo @ You Are Beautiful https://t.co/QJV1RfpJpB

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

🤷‍♂️✨ https://t.co/6OPf4JQIpX

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Start with “a”. Writing the 2021 Calendar & dreaming about the future :) https://t.co/drjXHtskbN

[20x200 @20x200]

Repeat after me: you are doing great! Might seem a little silly to some, but right now there’s no such thing as an overload of good vibes. Pick up this @heyitsmatthew piece to keep them coming.
https://t.co/6HbzfKCiq5

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

This little guy turned 18 this year.

This is the first sticker (also with a green background & white type). It was perfect or fully figured out - but I put it out there, and went from there.

We’ve been through a… https://t.co/Be1YdzCOM5

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

I’m always trying to boil things down to their essence. This does a pretty good job. Just be you. That’s it :)

On the building side - we’re always trying to innovate and refine how we do things. This compact piece… https://t.co/vhDoDGHQTS

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Out in St Charles today, placing a ton (or close to it ;) of positivity to the riverfront. @ Saint Charles, Illinois https://t.co/RJmIvDm2H1

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

Our first shout out at Two North Riverside Plaza. A friendly sentiment in collaboration with w.e.bartolotta Enjoy responsibly :) @ Two North Riverside Plaza https://t.co/SdsIqilm3r

[Matthew Hoffman @heyitsmatthew]

One of the first oversized pieces I did was on a beach outside of Portland. I dragged a log, and wrote out the phrase in gigantic letters in the sand. I loved how ephemeral it was, and that it was only there for a… https://t.co/roHDrsRcrH