04/27/2026
Situated on the front-facing wall of the gallery, Warmhole is the stumbling point for viewers as they enter the exhibition. Resembling traditional woven tapestries and rugs, the design reveals its true material upon closer examination. In the characteristic of Brent Owens’ work, the expected medium is neglected and reimagined.
Once the viewer’s eyes adjust to the complexity of the work, it becomes clear that the medium has been transformed, and the theme of “Fancy Feast” emerges through the decorative motifs. At the center of the work is an array of bagels radiating outwards. The inner perimeter and the outermost border reference the digestive tract, with floral detail embedded throughout and imagery relating to feasting like pigs in a blanket and bacon and eggs.
Together, these elements provide a subtle nod to the larger exhibition concept, equipping the viewer with a sense of what is to come.
Image:
Brent Owens
Warmhole, 2013
78.25 x 60.5 x 1.25 inches
Carved plywood and enamel paint
