Wild Mustangs

This body of work reflects a lifelong connection to horses and the profound emotional imprint they leave on our lives. With the loss of a beloved horse, the artist turned to photographing wild mustangs as a means of engaging with freedom, movement, and the untamed spirit of equine.

Protected under The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, these animals continue to face human intervention on public lands, with ongoing efforts to manage populations often sparking controversy over the ethics and methods of such practices. Through this series, the tension between freedom and human management is revealed, inviting reflection on our role in shaping the lives of these wild horses. The mustangs endure as living symbols of resilience and independence, and the images prompt contemplation of our relationship to freedom, stewardship, and the cultural mythology of the American West.

Using a 19th-century platinum printing process, the artist’s prints are handmade, each hand-coated and exposed to direct sunlight, creating truly unique works of art. Each print reflects the rare, precious nature of these wild horses. In 2021, the artist began exploring blockchain technology as a new digital format for these works. Engaging with this new frontier allowed a reconsideration of what it means for a photograph to exist as an original—how a digital object can carry the same presence, uniqueness, and weight as a physical print. This body of work became a space to experiment with that concept, and the evolving relationship between photography and technology.