equus borealis
Between Fire and Ice
The Story Behind The Collection
Equus Borealis: Between Fire and Ice features Iceland's iconic horses set against the country's dramatic volcanic and glacial landscapes. Beyond documenting their striking environment, this collection explores the unique spirit of a breed deeply connected to Iceland's history, folklore, and untamed wilderness.
Rooted in
Legend
Shaped by the
elements
Nowhere have I encountered an animal so intrinsically connected to its environment as the Icelandic horse. Its story is written not only in its history, but in the landscape it continues to call home.
“What surprised me most wasn't their beauty—it was their character. The more time I spent with Icelandic horses, the more I understood why they have inspired centuries of stories and admiration.”
— Alex Wood
The Icelandic horse is unlike any other breed. Descended from the horses brought to Iceland by Viking settlers more than a thousand years ago, it remains deeply woven into the nation's history, folklore, and identity. Generations of living alongside the Icelandic people have shaped a horse renowned not only for its resilience, but also for its calm temperament and quiet curiosity.
Photographed during the depths of the Icelandic winter, Equus Borealis: Between Fire and Ice brings together these remarkable horses with the raw volcanic and glacial landscapes that define their homeland. Each image seeks to reveal the enduring relationship between horse, landscape, and history that makes the Icelandic horse so distinctive.
Equus: Exploring Iceland is the story behind the collection, the journey through Iceland's winter landscapes, and the new challenges this project presented.
BEHIND the SCENES
Art for
WIldlife
15% of profits from every print are donated to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, helping fund anti-poaching teams, community conservation, and the protection of endangered wildlife.
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