I stumbled upon tims work one day and was absolutely blown away by his oneofakind, heartwarming animal portraits. In his first book, awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas a solitary subject and en masse, from the air and. Flach works in a studio in shoreditch, in the east end of london. Giant panda, ailuropoda melanoleuca by tim flach from his new book, more. He captures horses like no other artist ever has before. Tim flach equus on blue art collection online for sale on. In it, the londonbased artist photographer celebrates the animal whose history is so powerfully linked to our own. The book hits an emotional note with beautiful photographs of endangered animals. Many of his photographs are of captive animals and are. Oct, 2015 in his first book, awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animal as solitary subject and en masse, from the air and from underwater whose history is so powerfully linked to our own. The mail on sunday, 5th october 2008 a stunning new coffee table book. Tim flach lights equus, his awardwinning tribute to horses. Unlike humans, you cant just flat out ask an animal to pose for you and the best pictures are often taken after a. This is something flach explores in his 2008 series equus, a comprehensive photographic study of equus.
His images of animals are considered a departure from traditional wildlife photography and he has been described as a potent example of a commercially trained photographer whos now reaching a global audience through the boom in fine art photography. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Choose your favorite equus designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. A large album with photos of the second project dogs godsa canid portrait gallery, was released in 2010. Awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas solitary subject and en masse, from the air and from underwaterwhose history is so powerfully linked to our own. He spent twenty years as a successful advertising photographer before turning to more personal work, garnering much press and many awards along the way. For sale on 1stdibs equus on blue photograph, print, horses, underwater, swimming, blue, paper, photographic paper, color print, c print by tim flach. Tim flach photographer tim flach photography limited. Aug 21, 2018 if you are in love with animals in general and especially dogs, go for a ride on the website of photographer tim flach. Tim flach equus on blue art collection online for sale. Tim flachs photography book, equus, is a stellar visual and emotional encyclopedia of the horse and its cousins. Tim flach biography art collection online for sale on kooness. He set out to construct a fictional account of what might have caused the. Flachs previous books with abrams are equus and dogs.
Following the success of his first two books equus and dogs. The action takes place after the event in the hospital which the courts have remanded alan, and while the crime is central to the play, the play revolves around the character of the. Horses, seen through the eyes of brit photographer tim flach in his first book equus, have an almost abstract beauty, enhanced by his eye for texture, tone and movement. Equus is the dramatization of a psychologically damaged young man, alan, who, for no known reason, blinded six horses with a hoof pick at the stables he worked at. Equus, was first published as a standard edition in 2007, and a largeformat limited edition in collaboration with renowned purveyor of luxury goods asprey of london in 2009. Having spent the last twenty years as a highly successful advertising photographer working with clients such as adidas, cirque du soleil, jaguar and sony, flach. This is something flach explores in his 2008 series equus, a comprehensive. Street names like haberdasher street, curtain road, and boot street indicate the areas. Through tims extraordinary upclose photographs, we see. Endangered is an experiment by awardwinning photographer tim flach in how and why we connect emotionally to other forms of life thr. Awardwinning photographer tim flach has spent years inquiring into.
Tim flach is a british photographer who specialises in studio photography of animals. Tim flach is the author of dogs, equus, and more than human and an honorary fellow of the royal photographic society. The intention of endangered is to create images that evoke an emotional connection with the animal, and extend these feelings to images of the animal in their natural landscape. Equus mini by tim flach, 9781419716683, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Equestrian living magazine was invited to visit jennifer gates at evergate stables. But the photographer has made abstract art out of the horsein some cases it. Lets welcome it through a spectacular visual documentation of the gestation of a. Flachs second book dogs gods is a study of canines. Amazon customer service was responsive and thoughtful replacing the book. In it, the londonbased artistphotographer celebrates the animal. Tim flachs second book, dogs gods, was first published in fall 2010. Sam wells is a writer with a passion for conservation and a background in filmmaking. Bringing to life the complexity of the animal kingdom, his work ranges widely across species, united by a distinctive stylisation reflecting an interest in how we. Lewis blackwell is the author of abrams the life and love of cats.
Flach is an honorary fellow of the royal photographic society, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from university of the arts london in 20. Equus is a drama play by peter shaffer written in 1973, telling the story of a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man who has a pathological religious fascination with horses shaffer was inspired to write equus when he heard of a crime involving a 17yearold who blinded six horses in a small town in suffolk. Since i first came across his earlier book, equus, i have been following tim flachs work and from time to time, attending his lectures. Tim flach is a graduate of central saint martins in london, where he studied photography. At the moment of its execution in an abattoir, a horse is photographed simultaneously by an arcing bank of still cameras. Anyone interested in animal photography or just the animals themselves would be in awe of this book. Equus provides an amazing and unique insight into the physical dynamics and spirit of the horse. This highly successful book, originally published in 2008, is now available in a new, more. All equus artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. According to chinese astrology, 2014 is the year of horse which for the chinese actually starts on january 31st through to february 18th, 2015 lunar new yearspring festival of china.
He is not just another photographer, he is a true artist. Tim flach is probably best known to eq readers as the photographer of. Equus by tim flach share book recommendations with your. Flach s second book dogs gods is a study of canines. I bought this book after purchasing tim flachs calendar, equus, and was so drawn to his. It focuses on the diversity of dog breeds, revealing how their forms and capabilities provide a mirror to human development and identity over millions of years. I am not even all that keen on horses and the like but this book was just amazing. An awardwinning photographer pays homage to the diverse faces and moods of the horse in a stunning compilation of fullcolor photographs that capture the equine world from a variety of perspectives, from purebred arabians in the royal yards of the united. Dogs, multiawardwinning photographer tim flachs stunning followup to the critically acclaimed equus, delves deep into the psyche of this enduring bond with canis familiaris to present an exquisite study of mans best friend.
I found this while looking into the dog photography tim flach has done. Elle decoration, november 2008 tim flach has created a series of inspiring images. Tim flach is an acclaimed photographer best known for the originality that he brings to capturing animal behavior and characteristics. Tim flach is a terrific photographer with a unique perspective on his subjects. Like dogs, humans also have a uniquely special relationship with horses. Pin it tim flach is a londonbased photographer best known for his highly conceptual portraits of animals, particularly horses. By removing the creatures from their natural environments, and shooting in a minimal studio setting, the images take on a curiously portraitlike appearance, usually distinct to. Cautionary note about ordering this type of large format, quality finished book from amazon the first book i ordered was warped from improper storage. He lives and works in london with his wife and son. Tim flach is a photographer best known for his highly conceptual portraits of animals, particularly horses. His work has been widely exhibited in the uk, us and far east and tim has also lectured extensively around the world. In it, the londonbased artistphotographer celebrates the animal whose.
Tim flach professional photographer tim flach takes photos mostly of animals that include horses, bats, pigs, monkeys and others. Tim flach horse mountain art collection online for sale. Tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas solitary subject and en masse, from. Mar 17, 2015 in his first book, awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas a solitary subject and en masse, from the air and from underwaterwhose history is so powerfully linked to our own. In his first book, awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse. In his collection more than human published in 2012, flach makes a photographic exploration of animal species ranging from mammals to marine creatures to insects. Tim flach is a londonbased photographer best known for his highly conceptual portraits of animals, particularly horses.
Flach worked for about seven years on the first series of equus, dedicated to different types of equids. Tims work was documented by discoverys animal planet channel charting the progress of his seven year long project. In his first book, awardwinning photographer tim flachs quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas a solitary subject and en masse, from the air and from underwaterwhose history is so powerfully linked to our own. Animal photography by tim flach interesting animals, penny dreadful. Poor hound, you might think when looking at this standard poodle groomed in the style of tim. His images are a departure from traditional wildlife photography and he has been described as a potent example of a commercially trained photographer whos now reaching a global audience through the boom in fine art photography.
Flach was born in london, where he works and lives with his wife and son. Of course all the photos present on this article its the property of tim flach, you can find them on his site or in the book equus available on amazon directly by clicking on the image. Shop for equus art from the worlds greatest living artists. Oct 25, 20 tim flach is probably best known to eq readers as the photographer of iconic advertisements for hermes. A peekthroughpages book of endangered animals by flach, tim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The last of the white rhinos there are only three left in the world. Tim flach was born in 1958 in london, unitedkingdom, where he still lives and works. Flachs most recent work, endangered, features animals who are on the edge of extinction. Tim flach was interview by eqliving at his london studio in october of. Commercial and fine art animal photography tim flach s studio is located just off a busy main road in hoxton. Get free shipping on equus mini by tim flach, from. Tim flach is an animal photographer with an interest in the way humans shape animals and shape their meaning while exploring the role of imagery in fostering an emotional connection. This highly successful book, originally published in 2008, is now available in a new, more affordable format.
Endangered 2017, evolution 20, more than human, 2012, dogs gods 2010 and equus 2008. Lets take a look at flachs discourse on photography, his aim as an artist. All items are shipped as a print only and come unframed. Awardwinning photographer tim flach s quest to document the horse has resulted in equus, an intensely moving look at an animalas solitary subject and en masse, from the air and from underwaterwhose history is so powerfully linked to our own. The exhibition presents photographs from projects of various years, each of which flach later compiled into a book. Tim flachs major photographic book equus was published in 2009 by pq publishing. He is also known for his book equus, published in 2008. Tim flach horse tongue photograph, print, horse, animals. Unlike humans, you cant just flat out ask an animal to pose for you and the best pictures are often taken after a long period of. Since the wolf first snuck into the caves of our ancestors to take warmth from the fire, dogs have been mans constant companion. While waiting for the book dog to arrive at our library we got this one. Londonbased photographer best known for his highly conceptual images of animals which range widely across species but are united by a distinctive style. Having spent the last twenty years as a highly successful advertising photographer working with clients such as adidas, cirque du soleil, jaguar and sony, flach has more recently been focusing on his own personal work. Horse magazine, october 2008 horses, seen through the eyes of brit photographer tim flach in his first book equus, have an almost abstract beauty, enhanced by his eye for texture, tone and movement.
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