"OUTMATCHED"

38.5" x 50.5"

"Outmatched" is a compelling depiction of an unexpected power dynamic where traditional strength is upended. In this painting, the cowboy, armed with a shotgun, typically symbolizes control and dominance. However, the miner's lit stick of dynamite shifts the balance of power entirely. The miner, though seemingly vulnerable, holds a catastrophic advantage—if the dynamite explodes, both the cowboy and the miner face destruction. This piece illustrates the nuanced reality that power doesn't always lie in the obvious or conventional weapon, but in the unpredictable and dangerous elements that can tip the scales in a confrontation, forcing both parties into a no-win situation.  Sometimes it might be wise to live to fight another day.