Rendered in Gokita's signature monochromatic gouache, these two works showcase his distinctive blend of graphic noir aesthetics and enigmatic figuration. Desire Develops an Edge and Bye, Bye, Baby feature his characteristically obscured or abstracted figures, their identities masked or dissolved through bold, reductive mark-making. The works exemplify Gokita's ability to infuse pin-up and pop cultural archetypes with an unsettling psychological tension.