It is about separating everyday objects and grouping them in a new context. For one piece he used fuses and fishing lures and created a provocative contrast. Another work has a plastic inflatable owl with zippers, creating an intriguing combination. Above or below these objects are Bowman's hands. He takes authorship of all the images.
Some objects are there for obvious symbolism.
Some objects, Bowman admits, are just there for fun. All objects are larger than life size, making them both important and a puzzle as to the reason for the elevated importance. Bowman says his selection of objects is completely intuitive, and has no idea how something will turn out when he begins. A professor of art at Cornell University, Bowman received his M.F.A. from the University of New Mexico. His work has appeared in exhibits in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as in shows throughout the United States.