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by Matthew Hoffman

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Artist Statement

I make work to help myself, and help myself care again. When these ideas are shared by the world at large, it really shows us how this is needed. I’m sometimes conflicted that positivity can be so disruptive. Don’t get me wrong—I couldn’t feel stronger about making a protest against all the negativity in the world—I love causing trouble in a positive way. I champion radical positivity. I recently realized that the rareness of these messages is what makes them so powerful. I just wish it wasn’t so rare.

I wish positivity was everywhere. I don’t think there could ever be a point of oversaturation. I feel that hopeful messages need to be repeated over and over again, especially in the current climate.

Why We Love It

This wood piece would make the perfect present for your boo, your bestie, your baby (how freakin’ cute would it be in a nursery?!), your little bro, and let’s not forget: yourself. And it’ll last a whoooole lot longer than a box of chocolates. Plus, it comes in two sizes, ‘cuz love’s not one-size-fits-all. you are loved manages to be heartfelt but not the least bit corny (no small feat!) and we have Hoffman’s tremendous talent to thank for that. The thoughtful word arrangement, curvy lowercase cursive, and natural wood color are clean, minimal, versatile and modern, with just a subtle wisp of romance ... Read more on the blog!

Details

+ Measurements provided are from the height from the tallest point ​to the width at the widest point.
+ Made of birch plywood, laser cut in Chicago
+ Can be easily attached to a wall with foam tape or hung from a white finishing nail. You can also attach plastic feet (for the piece to stand on its own), lay it flat, or simply lean it against your surface of choice.
+ All orders for this edition are final sale and not eligible for discount or return.

Medium:

Laser cut wood

Matthew Hoffman

Matthew Hoffman is a Chicago based artist & designer whose public works have been exhibited internationally. His ideas and work have been included in Good, the New York Times Magazine, and Ready Made. He has been published in books by Gestalten, Droog, and Taschen, and was featured in a segment on the Oprah network.Matthew has created large scale public installations for the City of Chicago, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Albright Knox Gallery, as well as companies like Apple, Facebook, Zappos, & Cards Against Humanity. There are close to 30 outdoor installations currently up in the Chicagoland area.
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