Between the draw and the toast, escalation.
In Rules of Engagement II.2, a man and a woman confront each other atop their horses. He holds a revolver. She, a chainsaw. What began as a duel of equals fractures under a new force — feminine, unpredictable, unbound by protocol.

The backdrop burns in yellow-orange tension, suggesting the volatility of negotiations gone awry. Her calm gaze meets his rigid stance, not in fear, but with a different kind of power.

This work expands the visual code of the series, where the tools of engagement evolve, and gender reconfigures the ritual. It’s not about balance. It’s about the moment when balance breaks.

Original work by Papayon — Latin American contemporary artist based in Houston, TX. Mixed media on canvas, 54x36in. Certificate of authenticity included. Ships worldwide.