About Brent Holland

Is it worth it?
A new winter coat and shoes for the wife
And a bicycle on the boy's birthday
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
By the women and children
Soon we'll be shipbuilding...
Well I ask you
The boy said "Dad they're going to take me to task, but I'll be back by Christmas"
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Somebody said that someone got filled in
For saying that people get killed in
The result of… more

Paper And Oil

All paintings are based on the independent merchant system in Baltimore; the underdogs and the champs.
  • Lottery
    Lottery
    oil on paper 30x22 2014
  • Virgin Hair
    Virgin Hair
    oil on paper 30x22 2014
  • No Probelm
    No Probelm
    oil on paper 30x22 2014

On the corner

On the corner is an ongoing project that challenges the idea of the art object and how its definition or purpose changes when it is moved from the outside environment into the gallery setting. The installation of each piece changes from setting to setting each time taking a little more stress from environmental factors or installation. Each piece is 8.5" by 11" made out of cardboard with a gold leafed face.
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    Site installation, 2014
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    Site installation, 2014
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    Site installation, 2014
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    Site installation, 2014
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    Site installation, 2014
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    goldleaf and cardboard
  • On the corner
    On the corner
    goldleaf and cardboard

Studio Works

Assortment of works from the ongoing studio practice of 2014.
  • Collapsed View of Body
    Collapsed View of Body
    oil on panel 7.5x6 2014
  • James Chance
    James Chance
    oil on panel 15x15 2014
  • Fathers Belt
    Fathers Belt
    oil on beveled panel 18x15 2014
  • Mothers Milk
    Mothers Milk
    oil on beveled panel 18x15 2014
  • A Portrait
    A Portrait
    oil on beveled panel 11.5x8 2014
  • Salt Lick
    Salt Lick
    oil on beveled panel 13x15.5 2014

Studio Works

Assortment of works from the ongoing studio practice of 2015.
  • Pete
    Pete
    oil on beveled panel 16x12 2015
  • LOVE
    LOVE
    oil on beveled panel 16x12 2015
  • Dogs Dick
    Dogs Dick
    oil on beveled panel 22x18.5 2015

Plate Vol. 1

Plate is the curatorial practice of Brent Holland Baker that presents work in a non-gallery setting. For Plate Vol. 1 the work was presented at 219 E. Preston, a rowhouse in Mt. Vernon. The show was co-curated by Todd Rasmussen and featured the work of Kimi Hanuer, Jordan Bernier, Stephen Booth, Kodi Fabricant, Salvatore Farina, Brent Holland Baker, and John Bohl
  • Me and Julius
    Me and Julius
    oil on paper 30"x22" 2014
  • Man
    Man
    oil on panel 7"x5" 2014
  • Swallowing Grateful
    Swallowing Grateful
    sharpie marker and staples on lenin 16x12 2014
  • Greenmount
    Greenmount
    oil on beveled panel 28.5"x22.5" 2014
  • Eternally U
    Eternally U
    acrylic on canvas 66.25x57 2014
  • Eternally U
    Eternally U
    acrylic on canvas 66.25x57 2014
  • Pile
    Pile
    All of my possessions shrink wrapped on pallet, 2014
  • Pile
    Pile
    All of my possessions shrink wrapped on pallet, 2014
  • Pile
    Pile
    All of my possessions shrink wrapped on pallet, 2014
  • Pile
    Pile
    All of my possessions shrink wrapped on pallet, 2014

Amelia, Brent, Molly, and Christian at Franklin Street

A Group show featuring the work of Amelia Meekins and Brent Holland Baker
  • LOVE
    LOVE
    acrylic on canvas 16x12 2014
  • Birds Fly Thru Windows
    Birds Fly Thru Windows
    oil on bricks 2014
  • A Nice View
    A Nice View
    acrylic on plywood panel 22.5"x18" 2014
  • A Nice View
    A Nice View
    acrylic on plywood panel 22.5"x18" 2014
  • Better Homes
    Better Homes
    acrylic on plywood panel 22.5"x18" 2014
  • Better Homes
    Better Homes
    acrylic on plywood panel 22.5"x18" 2014
  • Home w/ Amelia Meekins
    Home w/ Amelia Meekins
    oil, acrylic, wood, and twine, 2014
  • Home
    Home
    oil, acrylic, wood, and twine, 2014

Goon at Franklin Street

Solo exhibition at Franklin Street
  • goonpainting.jpg
    goonpainting.jpg
  • Trying to make ends meet
    Trying to make ends meet
    oil on canvas resting on wood blocks 50"x42" 2014
  • Trying to make ends meet
    Trying to make ends meet
    oil on canvas resting on wood blocks 50"x42" 2014
  • Trying to make ends meet
    Trying to make ends meet
    oil on canvas resting on wood blocks 50"x42" 2014
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    4-1.jpg
  • Old Fort Henry
    Old Fort Henry
    oil on wood 78"x16" 2014
  • Break Up Girlfriend (Yellow)
    Break Up Girlfriend (Yellow)
    20"x18" monochrome panel split into two halves
  • Break Up Girlfriend (Green)
    Break Up Girlfriend (Green)
    20"x18" monochrome panel split into two halves
  • Break Up Girlfriend (Green and Yellow)
    Break Up Girlfriend (Green and Yellow)
    20"x18" monochrome panel split into two halves
  • Break Up Girlfriend (Green and Yellow)
    Break Up Girlfriend (Green and Yellow)
    20"x18" monochrome panel split into two halves