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


DIVINE-WHEELS., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0779

DIVINE-WHEELS., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0779

 

PAINT-JOLLY-GOLD-MAGIC., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0780

PAINT-JOLLY-GOLD-MAGIC., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0780

 

MONA LISA-GIGGLE-CHUCKLE-LAUGH., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0781

MONA LISA-GIGGLE-CHUCKLE-LAUGH., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0781

 

ELATE SURPRISE TRIUMPH., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0782

COZY~PURR~TOO., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0786

Curry-UP-Dolphin-CHANGE-ADJUST-BE., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0787

CHOOSE-Dragonfly-MASK., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0788

THANKS-SUDDENLY-TESLA-TRUST-SOMEHOW., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0789

AMAZING-SKY-DAISY-DO., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. BH0789

ELATE SURPRISE TRIUMPH., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0782

COZY~PURR~TOO., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0786

Curry-UP-Dolphin-CHANGE-ADJUST-BE., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0787

CHOOSE-Dragonfly-MASK., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0788

THANKS-SUDDENLY-TESLA-TRUST-SOMEHOW., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail) BH0789

AMAZING-SKY-DAISY-DO., Bettina Hubby, 2021. Gouache on canvas, 20 inches round. (detail). BH0789