The Gun Show

Artwork Details and Purchase Information
Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
Originals, if available, and giclée prints may be purchased in person or directly at LakeemWilson.com
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The Gun Show
 
This drawing captures a moment of playful confidence and affection between two children, frozen mid pose like a joke shared just between them. One flexes proudly while the other leans in, half impressed, half amused. The gesture is lighthearted, but the closeness between them tells a deeper story about trust, sibling energy, and the joy of being seen by someone who knows you well.
 
Inspired by the illustrated style of Norman Bagwell, The Gun Show leans into exaggeration and humor without losing tenderness. The loose ink lines allow the figures to feel animated and alive, as if they could break pose at any moment. The scene celebrates childhood bravado and imagination, where strength is not about dominance but expression, performance, and play.
 
In The Gun Show, Lakeem honors how Black childhood holds space for humor alongside vulnerability. It reminds us that confidence often begins in safe moments like these, when laughter comes easily and identity is still being tried on. Through black ink, the work preserves a fleeting moment of joy, wit, and shared understanding that lives quietly in memory.