Double Twist 1980

"Double Twist" is a 1980 painting by Ian Bent. The work depicts a sky with fluffy white clouds as seen through a chain link fence. Bent's depiction of the fence is striking, as the metal bars are twisted and intertwined in an impossible way, highlighting a surrealist quality of the painting. The piece evokes a sense of containment, perhaps suggesting limitations or barriers that prevent us from fully experiencing the world. This painting exemplifies Bent's interest in exploring the nature of perception and the interplay between reality and illusion.