Untethered | The Art of the Equine
There is a singular poetry in the presence of a horse—its quiet strength, instinctual grace, and untamed beauty. Indeed, The Art of the Equine is a carefully curated collection of equestrian-inspired artworks that thoughtfully examines the elegance of the equine form through a refined, intimate lens. Featuring the work of Randal Ford, Raphael Macek, and Sylvie Blum, the collection reimagines the horse not simply as subject, but rather as symbol—of freedom, intuition, and timeless power.
Form, Energy, and the Equine Duality
To begin with, from gestural line work to richly textured abstraction, each piece in this collection gradually unfolds the horse’s innate balance between force and fluidity. For instance, a mane caught mid-motion, the curve of a flank, or a breath suspended in stillness all reveal fleeting yet powerful moments. Furthermore, when considered together, these visual fragments collectively evoke the duality of the equine spirit—composed yet wild, restrained yet alive with potential.
In addition, the artists capture movement not as chaos but as choreography. Through careful composition and intentional framing, each brushstroke or photograph introduces rhythm, purpose, and emotion. As a result, the works convey a quiet tension that exists between motion and calm. In other words, the horse appears both physical and ethereal—an embodiment of balance shaped equally by instinct, sensitivity, and grace.
Minimalism and Expression in Motion
As the collection continues, it moves fluidly between modern minimalism and emotive realism, thereby revealing a broad and nuanced visual language. Within Untethered, for example, Randal Ford’s photographic precision effortlessly harmonizes with Raphael Macek’s tonal intimacy. Meanwhile, Sylvie Blum approaches the equine subject through conceptual restraint and sculptural elegance. Together, these distinct artistic voices, though diverse in tone and technique, ultimately create a cohesive meditation on beauty, power, and movement.
Moreover, color plays a unifying role throughout the collection. On one hand, warm earth tones suggest groundedness, authenticity, and connection to nature; on the other hand, stark monochromes elevate the equine form into something almost mythic. Consequently, the interplay of light and shadow seamlessly transforms anatomy into atmosphere. Thus, the horse emerges as both tangible and transcendent—natural and symbolic in equal measure.
Equestrian Inspired Artworks: A Curated Ode to Freedom
Finally, Untethered redefines equestrian-inspired art as something far more profound than mere representation. Rather, the horse becomes a vessel for movement, memory, and myth—a living metaphor for beauty without affectation and strength without domination. In this sense, each piece stands as both a celebration and a meditation on freedom itself.
Through these equestrian-inspired artworks, the collection continuously invites viewers to reflect on intuition, grace, and the enduring bond between human and horse. Moreover, whether interpreted through minimalist gestures or expressive imagery, each piece contributes meaningfully to an ongoing narrative of motion, spirit, and form.
Ultimately, every work whispers the same timeless truth: art—much like the equine spirit—remains wild at heart, yet deeply attuned to structure, rhythm, and grace.
Jim Krantz ‘Frontier No. 21’ 2025, Archival Pigment Print, Eds. 1-7 of 7, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Randal Ford ‘Black Horse No. 4’ 2018, Digital C-Print on Archival Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Beau Simmons ‘Icons’ 2022, Archival Pigment Print Frame Included, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Randal Ford ‘Red Arabian Stallion No. 2’ 2024, Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
David Yarrow ‘The Big Chill’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 12, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Avanti’ 2015, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 7
Randal Ford ‘American Saddlebred Horse No. 1’ 2024, Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Randal Ford ‘White Arabian Stallion No. 3’ 2024, Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Beau Simmons ‘Life In Wellington 2/10’ 2024, Photography, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Anja Niemi ‘The Portrait’ 2021, Inkjet on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper, Ed. 1 of 12 + 2AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Randal Ford ‘Leopard Appaloosa Horse No. 1’ 2018, Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Music’ 2020, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 7, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
David Yarrow ‘The Rolling Stones’ 2023, Photographic Print, Ed. 5 of 12, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Slim Aarons ‘We Know Our Place’ 1958, C-Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Beau Simmons ‘La Bella Vita’ 2025, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Reverentia’ Afresco Series, 2018, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Emile Jean Horace ‘Vernet Head of an Arabian Horse’
Raphael Macek ‘Calceus’ 2013, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Isabel Muñoz ‘Deauville’ 2018, Platinotype, Ed. 4 of 25, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Alfred Grenfell Haigh ‘Huntsman and Hounds’ Signed
Drew Doggett ‘Profile of a Beautiful White Horse’ 2024
Slim Aarons ‘Polo World Cup’ 1989, C-Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Spectatoris’ 2011, Archival Pigment Print
Patrick James Michel ‘Horse and Model’ 2003, Archival Pigment Print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 310g, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Jacques-Laurent Agasse ‘An Arabian Stallion in a Wooded Landscape’
Raphael Macek ‘Immersion’ 2016 Archival Pigment Print Frame included, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Drew Doggett ‘Simple Curved Lines’ 2019
Rankin ‘Helena Christensen on Horse’ 2002, Lambda Print, Ed. of 25, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Slim Aarons ‘Polo Prince’ 1985, C-Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Lumina’ Afresco Series, 2020, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Fabula’ 2022, Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Beau Simmons ‘The English Way’ 2023, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek‘Potenza’ 2022, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Drew Doggett ‘Three White Horses’ 2018
Sylvie Blum ‘Horses’ 2000-2020, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 25, Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Michael Grimsdale ‘Polo Match’ Painting, Signed
Tim Flach ‘Dante’s Neck’ C-Print, Ed. of 25 + 2AP
Jim Krantz ‘Epic Western No. 35’ 2017, Archival Pigment Print or Chromogenic Print, Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Equine Beauty #5’ 2013, Archival Pigment Print, Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Raphael Macek ‘Forza’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 7, Includes Certificate of Authenticity
David Yarrow ‘Black Beauty’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 12, Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Drew Doggett ‘Three Icelandic Horses Move Swiftly Through the Winter Tundra’ 2018
