Rooster Fight (Batay kòk)

Ismael Sainsilus

Cockfight (Batay kòk)

Ismael Sainsilus

Haiti Friends Collection

The cockfight takes place in an arena known as a “Gagère,” however, the painting depicts no spectators at this event. Instead, the artist intends for the artwork’s viewers to assume the audience’s role, placing them directly into the scene as virtual attendees of this intense avian combat.