NEW YORK, NY — Hunter Biden, once the darling of the art world with his avant-garde pieces, is reportedly perplexed and distraught over the recent decline in demand for his paintings.

“What happened? Why doesn’t anyone want to buy my masterpieces anymore?” Hunter Biden lamented during an impromptu press conference held at his studio. Surrounded by what can only be described as a mix of smeared colors and vaguely recognizable shapes, Hunter seemed genuinely bewildered.

Just last year, his paintings were fetching astronomical sums, often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Art critics and political pundits alike were abuzz with theories about the hidden genius in Hunter’s works, with some even comparing his style to that of Pollock and Picasso. But lately, the art world’s fascination with Biden’s work seems to have evaporated.

“I don’t get it. I’m still the same guy, using the same techniques. What’s changed?” Hunter questioned, his voice tinged with confusion.

Art dealers who once fought over his creations are now reluctant to even comment on the record. One anonymous dealer stated, “It’s like the market just… dried up. One minute, everyone wanted a Hunter Biden original. The next, they’re wallpapering their bathrooms with them.”

Speculation about the sudden drop in interest varies widely. Some insiders believe that the novelty of owning a Hunter Biden piece has worn off, while others suggest that the public’s interest was never about the art itself. “Let’s be real,” said one disgruntled collector, “people were buying access, not art. Now that the hype has died down, it’s clear that his paintings are just… well, bad.”

Hunter, however, remains optimistic. “Maybe it’s just a phase. Art is cyclical, right? Today’s trash is tomorrow’s treasure. Besides, I’m exploring new mediums. Have you seen my macaroni sculptures?”

Meanwhile, Hunter’s latest exhibition, titled “Colors of Confusion,” is set to open next month in a small gallery in Delaware. He hopes to rekindle interest in his work and prove that his artistic talent is genuine.

In the meantime, the art world waits with bated breath to see if Hunter Biden’s career can make a comeback. Until then, Hunter continues to paint, confident that his true genius will eventually be recognized. “Art is a journey, not a destination,” he said, quoting a phrase he probably read on a fortune cookie. “And my journey is just beginning.”

As for his critics, Hunter had a simple message: “They’ll come around. They always do.”

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