RAPHAEL MACEK FINE ART - LOOK BOOK

RAPHAEL MACEK

P H O T O G R A P H Y

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.

01 IMMERSION

02 PARADISUM

03 TUTOR

04 LUCERNIS

05 CURVARUM

06 MAIESTA

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07 CASTELLUM

08 AFRESCO

09 MOTIF

10 AFFECTU

11 LUNAR

12 DOMINO

13 EQUO

14 MAGNIFICUS

15 FACIEM

16 SPLENDIDIS

17 PRINCIPATUS

18 FABULA

19 MIRABILI

20 DILIGANTIS

21 MODULO

22 ATTRACT

23 DOMUM

24 ADMIRATIO

25 REVERENTIA

26 VENTUS

27 ARTIS

28 NOBIS

29 BEATUS

30 VALLIS

31 CONSTELATIO

32 MATERNUM

33 ELVARO

33 ARTEMIS

34 MAJESTY

35 ANGELI

36 CELERITAS

37 AUTUM BLISS

38 CREPITUS

39 TRIUMPHO

40 MIRUM

41 CUSTOS

42 UMBRA

43 SEDUCTIO

44 DOCILITA

45 REGIORUM

46 SPECTATORIS

47 PRAEVALENS

48 CONTOURS

49 VOLENT

50 ABYSSI

51 SWAN

52 GUARDA

53 DIA DOMINO

54 MONTIBUS

55 VISIO

56 DOMINATIO

57 LUNAE

58 INSIGNIS

59 AGMEN

60 EQUITATUS

61 ARGENTUM

62 IMAGO

63 MIRANT

64 FATUM

65 BELLUS

66 CALCEUS

67 AVANTI

68 SUPERBUS

69 DIVITAE

70 LIBER

71 ARCANUM

72 LEVITAS

73 OPULENTIA

74 OVI

75 DECORUS

76 PLUVIA

77 IGNIS

78 PUER

79

PERFECTIO

80 POTENZZA

81 FULGOR

82 PROPIUS

83 HORIZON

84 POLO I

85 POLO II & III

86 VICTOREM

87 GENUS

88 FORGED IN FIRE I

89 FORGED IN FIRE II & III

90 FORGED IN FIRE IV

91 FORGED IN FIRE V

92 VENERANDUS

93 FOCO

94 ASTUTUS

95 ADVENTUS

96 AURUM

97 CONTENTIO

98 TROIANOS

99 INCURSUS

100 REGES

101 VOLANS

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

SQUARE

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

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

LANDASCAPE

PANORAMIC

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

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

CUSTOM

TRIPYTICH (x3)

80cm x 105cm –32”in x 42”in

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

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

GLOSSARY ART

ORIENTATION

PORTRAIT

PANORAMIC

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

LANSDACPE

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

PANORAMIC

PORTRAIT

PANORAMIC

PORTRAIT

PANORAMIC

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT

SQUARE

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

SQUARE

PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC PORTRAIT ANORAMIC LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC LANSDCAPEP ORTRAIT PORTRAIT PORTRAIT

ART

ORIENTATION

LANDSCAPE SQUARE PORTRAIT CUSTOM PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PORTRAIT

ART

ORIENTATION

HEREDITAS

LANSDACAPE

PERFECTIO

LANDSCAPE

HORIZON

PORTRAIT

PLUVIA

PANORAMIC

IGNIS

PANORAMIC

LANDSCAPE

IMAGO

PORTRAIT

POTENZZA

CUSTOM

INSIGNIS

PORTRAIT

PRAEVALENS

PORTRAIT

IMMERSION

CUSTOM

PROPRIUS

LANDSCAPE

LEVITAS

LANDSCAPE

POLO I

PORTRAIT

LIBER

PORTRAIT

POLO II

PORTRAIT

LUCERNIS

PORTRAIT

POLO III

LANDSCAPE

LUNAE

PORTRAIT

PUER

LUNAR

PORTRAIT

REGIORUM

LANDSCAPE

MAGNIFICUS

REVERENTIA

SQUARE

CUSTOM

SEDUCTIO

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

SELLA I

CUSTOM

LANDSCAPE

SPECTATORIS

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

SPLENDIDIS

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

SUPERBUS

PORTRAIT

SQUARE

SWAN

PANORAMIC

LANDSCAPE

TRIUMPHO

PORTRAIT

CUSTOM

TROIANOS

PANORAMIC

PORTRIAT

TUTOR

PORTRAIT

CUSTOM

UMBRA

CUSTOM

PORTRAIT

VALEENS

PORTRAIT

PANORAMIC

VALLIS

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

VENERANDUS

PANORAMIC

PORTRAIT

VENTURIUS

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

VENTUS VISIO

PANORAMIC

VICTOREM

LANDSCAPE

VOLENT

TRIPTYCH

MAGNIFICUS

PANORAMIC

MAIESTA MAJESTY MATERNUM MIRABILI MIRANT MIRUM MODULO MONTIBUS MOTIF NOBIS OPULENTIS ORNATUS OVI PARADISUM

ART

ORIENTATION

PORTRAIT

RAPHAEL MACEK

"A good photograph is more than a beautiful picture; it encompasses a wide range of emotions that tell the entire story of a moment frozen in time."

Raphael Macek

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