Brigette Hoffman

Brigette Hoffman (b. 1991, Miami, FL) is a German-Nicaraguan-American artist. She earned her BFA from The Academy of Fine Arts (HFBK) Hamburg, Germany, in 2020. Hoffman's artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and physical animation. Her work draws from various inspirations, weaving together elements of her personal journey, emotions, and character portrayals.

Believing strongly in art's ability to communicate independently, Hoffman's creations serve as silent storytellers, inviting viewers to engage with their narratives. Her art explores themes of childhood imagination, the artist's exploration, and spirituality. Using a diverse range of materials and techniques, her installations offer surreal representations filled with raw symbolism.

In her creative process, Hoffman instinctively brings characters to life as sculptures or animated figures, each embodying a unique muse. This process feels akin to tapping into a divine source, as her sculptures inhabit worlds filled with vibrant colors and ethereal light, providing a break from the mundane aspects of everyday life. Through her paintings, Hoffman reveals the landscapes from which these sculptures emerge, capturing realms where colors dance freely and gravity seems to have less weight.

works

  • Ein klarer Kopf, German for “a clear head,” represents a profound clearing of the artist's mind. The work navigates the transition from darkness to light, capturing the emotional weight of chaos gradually giving way to clarity. Layer by layer, the piece reflects a journey of untangling thoughts, shedding heaviness, and embracing a sense of calm. It is a visual meditation on mental renewal and the liberating power of creative expression.

    Hoffman’s work draws from Faux Naive art, where she finds a home for her unfiltered creativity. This style, characterized by simple forms and colors, allows her to convey emotions with childlike wonder, tapping into themes of joy, innocence, and personal history. Central to her work is the concept of "Home," which she views not just as a physical place but an emotional sanctuary, symbolizing safety, identity, and spiritual connection. Her paintings often depict neighborhoods and landscapes that reflect a sense of belonging, inspired by primal art and symbolic motifs like the wheel and ladder. Her sculptures, more meticulously crafted, often feature duendes—mystical creatures embodying warmth and protection within the home. Hoffman's art is a journey through childhood imagination, personal exploration, and spiritual depth, blending raw symbolism with surreal, evocative narratives.

  • Ein klarer Kopf (2024)

    Pastel and acrylic on canvas

    60 × 76 in.