
Holding her Hand in the Air in the Shape of a Gun 9
2012
A bold and visceral work by Eddie Peake, this spray paint on canvas piece captures a gestural silhouette of a hand forming the shape of a gun, rendered with the raw, immediate energy characteristic of the medium. The aerosol application creates dynamic gradients and soft edges that contrast with the work's charged subject matter, blurring the line between playfulness and menace. Peake's piece invites reflection on bodily gesture, violence, and the cultural symbolism embedded in even the most casual of human movements.
- Medium
- spray paint on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 17, 2016
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