On the board, there are 32 pieces.
Each with their own abilities and limitations.
All coordinating with the goal of taking down the opposing King while protecting their own.

Then there’s the piece right next to the King: the Queen. Queen Of The Board.

With the reach and ability to move as she wants. Except for an L shape. That bit of weirdness belongs solely to Mr. Knight.

Fiercely protected by some.
Easily sacrificed by others.
Regardless, she’s the one everyone keeps their eyes on.

Even that in itself can be detrimental to the opposing side. She could be a ruse. A distraction. A magician’s assistant wonderfully waving their arms, getting you to look over here while a rook makes its way up the back rank.

Whether a distraction or an assailant, you can’t always know. Every time those beautiful 64 squares reset, it’s a new playing field.

During the cerebral battle on those squares, what’s happening on the board is not the only thing that matters. Feeling out the position and seeing how important the Queen is to your opponent can be just as telling.

And there are always little moves that give it away.

By then, you’ve been busy keeping up with the Queen and her dance.
Too distracted to realize you’re forked.

Ultimately, while she is the regal queen, sometimes she’s just another pawn in the plan.

But a passed pawn has queenly potential.

And that… that’s a story for another piece.

Kena Ramírez Dillon
Queen OTB, 2026
Digital painting

EDITIONS:

LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION:

• HAND-EMBELLISHED GALLERY-WRAPPED CANVAS, FRAMED

  Professionally printed on canvas and mounted on gallery-depth stretcher bars. Each piece is personally hand-embellished by Kena, adding texture and painted details unique to that particular piece. These subtle variations mean no two are exactly alike.

  Once a piece has been hand-embellished, Kena proceeds to the next steps of preparing it for its new home. The piece is personally hand signed, varnished, framed in a high-quality wood floater frame, and packaged by her in the Kena the Artist studio. From there, it begins its journey to you, arriving finished and ready to hang.

  • Hand signed

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• FINE ART GICLÉE PRINT, UNFRAMED

  Professionally printed on fine art paper, showcasing the color and detail of the original artwork. The paper has a smooth, matte surface.

  Each print is personally packaged and hand signed by Kena before being carefully sent on its journey to you. Prints arrive unframed, allowing you to choose a presentation that best complements the artwork and your space.

  • Hand signed

  • Certificate of authenticity

  • Wrapped with care, as art is a gift

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