Popular Science Magazine – A New Fountain of Youth 2021

Owen Gent's 2021 illustration "Popular Science Magazine – A New Fountain of Youth" utilizes an hourglass as a central motif against a teal background. The hourglass is filled with red liquid, suggesting the passing of time, while a small human figure gazes upward at the massive hourglass, their size emphasizing their insignificance in the face of time. The scattered geometric shapes add a whimsical, almost abstract element to the composition. This artwork uses simple visual elements to explore themes of aging, time, and mortality.