Solo Exhibition
Driven (2026)
The Kennedy
Houston, TX
March 26, 2026
View Exhibition →An oil painting depicting a young charro suspended in a moment of imbalance, mounted on a pale horse against a deep blue ground. The composition focuses on gesture and instability rather than narrative detail. Loose brushwork and reduced elements create a sense of tension between control and fall.
The work continues Papayon’s exploration of western iconography, vulnerability, and physical risk, using the charro figure as both cultural symbol and emotional structure.
Painted in oil on canvas, the piece functions as an intimate study of movement, identity, and restraint.
Original work by Papayon — Latin American contemporary artist based in Houston, TX. Oil on canvas board, framed 14x11in. 16x13.5x1.5in framed. Certificate of authenticity included. Ships worldwide.