Switchwords
2021

In these paintings, Hubby utilized seemingly counterintuitive language to create self-working magic.

The origins of the series has deep roots. The phrase “open sesame,” originally from Ali Baba and the the Forty Thieves, uses the odd combination of words to magically open the mouth of the cave, revealing the hidden treasure. The door Hubby aims to open is the door to the subconscious mind. Like a lightswitch, certain words alone or in combination could trigger a manifestation of one’s goals and obtain inner peace, bypassing the protective ego.

*Inspired by James T. Mangnan’s invention of Switchwords