EQUESTRIAN FINE ART – PART 1

Since I can remember, I’ve been drawing horses, inspired by my paternal grandmother, who was a great artist. This passion for horses and art has been with me since I was very young, shaping my perspective and my career.

My journey in the world of equestrian photography began a decade ago, initially influenced by my wife’s connection with horseback riding, but deepened by my own curiosity and artistic sensitivity. This world, which I discovered for myself, revealed layers and nuances that go beyond the superficial beauty of these noble animals. I have learned to see and capture not only their majesty but also the untold stories and hidden aspects of the equestrian world.

This series of photographs (part 1) is based on observations, stories, experiences, and sensations from my life in the equestrian world. I seek to inspire, mobilize, tell, rethink, point out, and explore the competitive equestrian life, inviting the viewer to complete the image in their mind according to their experiences with horses and equestrian sports. I also want to immerse those unfamiliar with this world in a deeper, more poetic, and intimate side.

These images invite the viewer to identify deeply in different ways, always appealing to a minimalist and decorative aesthetic to make the message and story more free, clear, and powerful. I have also tried to incorporate elements of nature because of my love for it and how it perfectly evokes memories for many people. This is just the beginning of many photographs, drawings, and sculptures that I have sketched and want to create.

Through my lens, I aim to reveal more than the elegance of the horse or the skill of the rider. My photographs are an exploration of the relationship between humans and horses, revealing the complexity, emotions, and sometimes tensions that underlie this universe. This art is my way of illuminating and sharing aspects of the equestrian world that often remain invisible, especially to those outside this circle or even to some within it who, surrounded by wealth, may overlook the depth of their connection with these beings.

I am tired of seeing equestrian art always oriented towards technique or simply showing a “pretty horse” and nothing more. This type of photography allows me to tell more real and profound stories than something merely beautiful or technically proficient.

Since childhood, horses have captured my imagination, and now, as an artist, this fascination has transformed into a quest to understand and communicate the true essence of their world. Each image is a testament to this commitment, an invitation to look beyond the obvious and discover the untold stories and unexpressed emotions in the relationship between horse and human.

This photographic series is, therefore, a reflection of a personal journey and a professional revelation. It is an exploration of life itself, an invitation to appreciate our interconnectedness and to recognize the beauty, strength, and vulnerability that we share with these magnificent beings.

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