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Crafting Dreams and Dualities in Modern Art Artist Brian Hubble blends fine detail with surreal, expressive imagery, using image-transfer techniques to create pieces that explore the relationship between images, performance, and the unexpected. His work invites contemplation through poetic contrasts. ART & MEDIA “ D R A F T BRIAN HUBBLE A DIALOGUE THROUGH DRAWING USING A RANGE OF MATERIALS By Sam Tylor I believe contradictions play a crucial role in dreams—an idea I keep in mind when merging original and classical imagery.” woven from his explorations across continents, Brian Hubble’s artistic journey reads as a tapestry styles, and mediums. Rooted in the diverse energy of Brooklyn, New York, for over two decades, Hubble’s work carries a deeply reflective quality, channeling experiences from his stints in Italy and Chicago. His art has graced respected spaces like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and MoMA PS1, while his unique interpreta- tions have been highlighted in the New York Times, Taschen Books, and Print Magazine. Hubble’s artistry invites viewers into his meditative creative space, where images blend and transform, balancing meticulous detail with bold, surreal contrast. An artist with a dedication to defying convention, Hubble’s work radiates both intimacy and complexity. He navigates striking cont- rasts—fine detail meets cartoon simplicity, historical iconography mingles with the everyday, and his pieces explore the relationship between images, performance, and dialogue through drawing, balanced by innovation. Hubble’s distinctive image-transfer techniques and reverence for process elevate each piece, cultivating a “dreamy uneasiness” that lingers in the viewer’s mind. Here, in this exclusive interview, Hubble shares insights into his world of contradictions, process, and performance—revealing an artist as thoughtful as his creations are unforgettable. Can you describe how your early experiences with drawing have shaped your current artistic practice? My earliest memory is of my mother patiently teaching me to draw a spider web when I was five. That experience sparked my curiosity and inspired me to try drawing something more complex, like our family pets or a face. Once I explored those subjects, I felt the need to return to something more immediate, which often 62 II Reader’s House