Artist Statement
I created the “Little Moments” series to highlight the things that make life meaningful. These moments aren’t spectacles, but just little things like the feeling of a soft blanket, morning dew, or warm tea. When I had bad ME/CFS crashes I was unable to see the sun for days due to my insomnia, and I was unable to leave my house due to debilitating fatigue. However, there were still things that lifted my spirits. Now that I’m well and surrounded by the people and things I love, these little moments are still what I live for. I want to share these moments with you.
Each painting is created fast and loose to feel like an impression of a moment, and this sketch-like style best demonstrates how we feel in the moment and remembering these moments later on.
Biography
I am a queer, multidisciplinary artist working and living on the territories of the Squamish and Sechelt Nations. After long covid took me out of commission for 3 years, I’ve returned to art with a new purpose: to paint and sculpt my experiences of hope, joy, community, and healing, so others are inspired to search for those same experiences. My process is deeply rooted in accessibility, community activism, justice, decolonization, and eco-friendly, circular processes. I try to be as down to earth as possible in a world of “white cubes”.
Instagram: @anika.hofmann.art