
Holding her Hand in the Air in the Shape of a Gun 17
2012
A dynamic and provocative work by British artist Eddie Peake, this piece continues his exploration of gesture, the body, and coded forms of communication and violence. The title's precise, instructional quality draws attention to the performative act of shaping the hand into a symbolic weapon, evoking themes of power, intimacy, and cultural conditioning. Peake's practice frequently blurs boundaries between performance, image, and object, and this work resonates with his broader investigation into how bodies carry and express tension, desire, and social meaning.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 6, 2016
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