Year: 2019
Medium: Wax Crayons on Canvas
Edition: Original 1/1 work on canvas
Size: 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.32 cm)
Signature: Signed on verso
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About the Work:
This 2019 piece by CB Hoyo, featuring the bold text “DON’T F***ING SUGARCOAT IT. CALLING YOURSELF A COLLECTOR IS A FANCY WAY OF SAYING YOU ARE A HOARDER,” is a rare example of the artist experimenting with different mediums, combining acrylic and wax crayons on canvas. Created during a brief period where CB tested out new techniques, the work’s textured, vibrant lettering adds a raw and almost childlike aesthetic that contrasts sharply with the humorously provocative message.
The piece takes a sharp jab at the art world, particularly at collectors who often romanticize their role as tastemakers or cultural patrons. By equating the term “collector” with “hoarder,” CB humorously dismantles the pretense of collecting as a highbrow pursuit, suggesting it’s often just a sophisticated form of accumulation. The message goes beyond the art world, poking at consumerism as a whole and questioning the labels we use to justify excessive behavior. It asks the viewer to confront their own relationship with possessions, challenging the idea of curation versus unchecked hoarding.
Visually, the piece is straightforward yet striking, with a clean white background that allows the colorful and uneven crayon text to take center stage. The scrawled, imperfect letters amplify the rebellious tone of the statement, aligning with CB’s characteristic irreverence and anti-elitist critique of the art market.
This work was part of a small selection of text-based paintings where CB deliberately experimented with mediums, stepping outside his usual process. Despite its experimental nature, it retains CB’s signature combination of humor, critique, and a thought-provoking message, showcasing his ability to merge personal artistic exploration with a sharp commentary on contemporary society. It’s a bold and playful piece that continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate CB’s knack for addressing complex topics with humor and raw honesty.