NWA: Father and Son
In a playful yet powerful moment, a father and son stand side by side, each wielding a Super Soaker in hand, their shades on, and expressions exuding a sense of swagger. As they point their water guns at the same target, there’s an unspoken bond between them, a shared understanding of the world around them. This scene, filled with the perfect blend of fun and defiance, radiates the father and son’s unwavering resolve to stand together and fight back against the societal perceptions, biases, and stereotypes encountered by Black men. They are ready to embrace the struggle and fight the good fight collectively as one.
The super soaker was used in the work of art because it was invented by an African American, Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie, an engineer and inventor, conceptualized the Super Soaker in 1982 while he was working on a heat pump that utilized water as a cooling agent. However, the toy first reached store shelves in 1990 under the name “Power Drencher.” This innovative product has since become one of the world’s top-selling toys, generating over $1 billion in sales throughout its lifetime. Johnson’s accidental invention has left a lasting mark on the toy industry and has brought joy to countless children globally.
Open edition. Available as a giclee on paper or canvas.Â
