RAPHAEL MACEK
PHOTOGRAPHY
RAPHAEL MACEK
HORSES STIR PASSION, INSPIRE RESPECT, AND HAVE INFLUENCED HUMAN HISTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER ANIMAL. THESE UNIQUE CREATURES REPRESENT STRENGTH, PRIDE, AND BEAUTY. RAPHAEL MACEK EXPLORES ALL OF THIS AND MORE IN HIS WORK.
THROUGH HIS IMAGES, MACEK CONVEYS THE EMOTIONS OF A PARTICULAR MOMENT IN TIME, EXPERTLY CAPTURED BY HIS CAMERA. MACEK’S LOVE FOR ANIMALS IS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT IN HIS WORK.
It is precisely these moments that Raphael Macek captures like none other. Looking at one of his images, viewers can sense the vital force of a horse. The warmth of perfectly balanced light creates shapes and contrast, revealing Macek’s heightened sense of aesthetics and ongoing communication with nature. This work enables us to understand the harmony and sensitivity that exists between animal and artist.
In watching Macek create one of his photographs, it becomes clear that the process goes beyond simply taking a picture. Instead, it is an interaction characterized by mutual respect and admiration, with the horse as the focal point. Macek’s motto, “interaction without interference,” exemplifies how calmness, dedication and patience play key roles in his approach.
As a perfectionist, Macek is highly disciplined and always strives to improve himself on both a personal and professional level. He is known not only as a skilled photographer, but also because he is mindful and continuously prepared to return the affection from his many fans. Macek’s talent and professional attitude make him one of the very best contemporary photographers, and his attitude sets him apart.
The results of Macek’s dedication and passion are unmistakable. Following showings in exhibitions and galleries, the publication of a coffee-table book was the next logical step. It became apparent at an early stage that this would become far more than a book: this effort will almost certainly result in a masterpiece. Here, Raphael Macek shares the most beautiful and important images that he has created over the course of his expansive career. Working closely with different cultures while searching for models has had an impact on his life and style, as well as helped to shift his focus toward the natural world.
In 2007, Macek earned his Master of Fine Arts in New York City. In the years that followed, he published work in Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Japan, Mexico,
Argentina, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and the U.S.
Over the course of his career, Macek has become known for his unique ability to capture the beauty of animal subjects, conveying their emotions and essence. Horses of different breeds have served as Macek’s models. His work has been recognized worldwide in important art exhibitions, art fairs, private showings, and publications.
Today, Raphael Macek is at home around the world. He is dedicating himself to his own projects, such as Equine Beauty. His ongoing mission is to show animals in all their splendor—horses in particular, as they represent his true passion.
IMMERSION 01
PARADISUM 02
TUTOR 03
LUCERNIS 04
CURVARUM 05
MAIESTA 06
CASTELLUM
07
AFRESCO 08
MOTIF 09
AFFECTU 10
LUNAR 11
DOMINO 12
EQUO 13
LUNAE 14
FACIEM 15
SPLENDIDIS 16
FULGOR 17
TROIANOS 18
MIRABILI 19
DILIGANTIS 20
MODULO 21
ATTRACT 22
DOMUM 23
ADORNAY 24
REVERENTIA 25
VENTUS 26
FORMA 27
28
NOBIS
29
FOCO
ASTUTUS 30
MATERNUM 31
ELVARO 32
ARTEMIS 33
MAJESTY 34
ANGELI 35
CELERITAS 36
AUTUM BLISS 37
CREPITUS 38
PROPIUS 39
MIRUM 40
CUSTOS 41
UMBRA
42
SEDUCTIO 43
44
DOCILITA
REGIORUM 45
SPECTATORIS
46
PRAEVALENS
47
CONTOURS
48
VOLENT
49
ABYSSI 50
SWAN 51
GUARDA 52
DIA DOMINO 53
MONTIBUS 54
VISIO 55
VETURIUS 56
CALLIDUS 57
INSIGNIS 58
AGMEN
59
EQUITATUS 60
ARGENTUM 61
IMAGO 62
MIRANT 63
FATUM 64
BELLUS 65
CALCEUS 66
AVANTI
67
SUPERBUS
68
DIVITAE 69
70
LIBER
ARCANUM 71
LEVITAS 72
ORNATUS 73
74
OVI
DECORUS 75
76 PLUVIA
IGNIS 77
PUER 78
ARTEM II 79
HEREDITAS 80
EXULTO 81
VALEENS 82
HORIZON 83
POLO I 84
POLO II & III 85
VICTOREM 86
GENUS 87
FORGED IN FIRE I 88
FORGED IN FIRE II & III
89
FORGED IN FIRE IV 90
FORGED IN FIRE V 91
SELLA I 92
93 ADMIRATIO
94 DOMINATIO
95 ARTIS
MAGNIFICUS
96
97 OPULENTIA
98 PERFECTIO
FOR ORIGINALS
A work of art arises from the perfect balance between the conceivable and the inconceivable. The motive, the photographer, the moment and the material merge into something unique. The fine art papers by Hahnemühle play an important role in this creative process. The Digital FineArt Collection includes exclusive fine art paper with an exquisite feel and fascinating optics for the inkjet print. Thanks to our fine paper, brilliant black and white photographs or subtle color pictures magically highlight the individuality of their motives.
DIGITAL FINEART COLLECTION
The range includes papers and canvas in a variety of weights and surface textures. Photographers and artists use the genuine mould-made, cotton and alpha-cellulose fiber papers treated with a premium inkjet coating for exclusive photographic and digital artworks as well as painting and photo reproductions. This is an impressive way to combine the precision of digital print media with the wonderful charm and feel of traditional FineArt papers.
By working closely with leading inkjet printer manufacturers we can ensure that the papers, technology and inks are optimally coordinated.
Hahnemühle FineArt inkjet papers and canvas are acid-free and extremely age-resistant. Multiple awards by TIPA, BIPP and American Photo confirm the outstanding quality of our products.
THE DIGITAL FINEART COLLECTION IS DIVIDED INTO THREE CATEGORIES
MATTE FINEART
Artist papers with matte surfaces in smooth and textured finishes,
GLOSSY FINEART
Artist papers with a glossy finish and
CANVAS FINEART
Canvas made from cotton or poly-cotton.
PREMIUM QUALITY ANTI-REFLECTIVE GLASS
NO REFLECTION
Artglass™ reduces unwanted residual reflections to <1%.
This is 8 times less than regular glass.
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION
Artglass™ increases the transmission of light by 8%, allowing it to reach >98%, thus enhancing the true and undistorted colors of the artwork on display.
NEUTRAL COLORS IN REFLECTION AND NO COLOR SHIFT UNDER AN ANGLE
Artglass™ has neutral and uniform reflected colors, and they remain stable under various angles of viewing.
EASY TO PROCESS TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS
Artglass™ can undergo the same processing as ordinary glass: cutting, edgework, gluing and printing.
HIGH DURABILITY AND LONG LIFETIME OF THE COATING
The coating of Artglass™ is long lasting and demonstrates excellent durability performance.
SIZES
PORTRAIT
70cm x 110cm – 28”in x 43”in
100cm x 150cm – 40”in x 60”in
120cm x 180cm – 48”in x 71”in
140cm x 200cm – 52”in x 80”in
150cm x 230cm – 60”in x 90” in
LANDASCAPE
110cm x 70cm – 43”in x 28”in
150cm x 100cm – 60”in x 40”in
180cm x 120cm – 71”in x 48”in
200cm x 140cm – 80”in x 52”in 230cm x 150cm – 90”in x 60” in
CUSTOM
80cm x 105cm –32”in x 42”in
100cm x 135cm – 40”in x 53”in
120cm x 160cm – 48”in x 63”in
140cm x 185cm – 55”in x 73”in
150cm x 200cm – 60”in x 80”in
SQUARE
80cm x 80cm –32”in x 32”in 100cm x 100cm – 40”in x 40”in
120cm x 120cm – 48”in x 48”in
140cm x 140cm – 55”in x 55”in
150cm x 150cm – 60”in x 60”in
PANORAMIC
150cm x 75cm - 60”in x 30”in
180cm x 90cm - 71”in x 36”in
200cm x 100cm - 80”in x 40”in
250cm x 120cm - 98”in x 48”in
300cm x 150cm - 118’in x 60’in
TRIPYTICH (x3)
70cm x 110cm – 28”in x 43”in
100cm x 150cm – 40”in x 60”in
120cm x 180cm – 48”in x 71”in
140cm x 200cm – 52”in x 80”in
150cm x 230cm – 60”in x 90” in
GLOSSARY
ART ORIENTATION ART ORIENTATION
ABYSSI PORTRAIT
ADORNAY PORTRAIT
AFFECTU LANSDACPE
AFRESCO PORTRAIT
AGMEN PORTRAIT
ANGELI PANORAMIC
ARCANUM PANORAMIC
ARGENTUM PANORAMIC
ARTEM II LANDSCAPE
ARTEMIS SQUARE
ASTUTUS PANORAMIC
ATTRACT PORTRAIT
AUTUM BLISS PANORAMIC
AVANTI PANORAMIC
BELLUS PANORAMIC
CALCEUS LANDSCAPE
CALLIDUS PORTRAIT
CASTELLUM PORTRAIT
CELERITAS PANORAMIC
CREPITUS PANORAMIC
CONTOURS PORTRAIT
CURVARUM PORTRAIT
CUSTOS PORTRAIT
DECORUS PANORAMIC
DIA DOMINO LANDSCAPE
DILIGANTIS PORTRAIT
DIVITAE PORTRAIT
DOCILITA PORTRAIT
DOMINO PORTRAIT
DOMUM PORTRAIT
ELVARO PORTRAIT
EQUITATUS PORTRAIT
EQUO PORTRAIT
EXULTO SQUARE
FACIEM SQUARE
FATUM PORTRAIT
FOCO CUSTOM
FORGED IN FIRE I PANORAMIC
FORGED IN FIRE II PORTRAIT
FORGED IN FIRE III PORTRAIT
FORGED IN FIRE IV PANORAMIC
FORGED IN FIRE V PANORAMIC
FORMA PORTRAIT
FULGOR PORTRAIT
GENUS PANORAMIC
GUARDA PORTRAIT
HEREDITAS LANSDACAPE
HORIZON PORTRAIT
IGNIS PANORAMIC
IMAGO PORTRAIT
INSIGNIS PORTRAIT
IMMERSION CUSTOM
LEVITAS LANDSCAPE
LIBER PORTRAIT
LUCERNIS PORTRAIT
LUNAE PORTRAIT
LUNAR PORTRAIT
MAIESTA PORTRAIT
MAJESTY CUSTOM
MATERNUM PORTRAIT
MIRABILI PORTRAIT
MIRANT PORTRAIT
MIRUM PANORAMIC
MODULO PORTRAIT
MONTIBUS PANORAMIC
MOTIF PORTRAIT
NOBIS CUSTOM
ORNATUS PORTRAIT
OVI PANORAMIC
PARADISUM PORTRAIT
PLUVIA
PRAEVALENS
PROPRIUS
POLO I
POLO II
POLO III
PUER REGIORUM
REVERENTIA
SEDUCTIO
SELLA I
SPECTATORIS
SPLENDIDIS
SUPERBUS
SWAN
TROIANOS
TUTOR
UMBRA
VALEENS
VENTURIUS
VENTUS
VISIO
VICTOREM
VOLENT
PANORAMIC
CUSTOM
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
CUSTOM
LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
SQUARE
LANDSCAPE
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
LANDSCAPE
PANORAMIC
LANDSCAPE
TRIPTYCH
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
ART ORIENTATION ART ORIENTATION
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