elissa kline
ghost herd — Elissa Kline
wild horse fabric panels

ghost herd

These panels are what I call my Ghost Herd: life-size formal portraits of the wild horses of Idaho, printed on translucent fabric. I chose to print on sheer fabric in part because it symbolizes the gradual disappearance of these stunning animals from the range. I also love the way light from behind illuminates the images and brings them to life.

I have one hanging in my living room. Every day when I open the door, that gray stallion moves with the breeze, and reminds me of the importance of wildness. I've been photographing these horses for over a decade, and a portion of every sale is donated to advocates and sanctuaries.

"The size, movement, and ethereal nature of the fabric created an unforgettable moment for our visitors. Unquestionably the highlight of our wild horse art exhibition."
gallery exhibition
"It was nothing short of breathtaking each time I walked into the gallery and saw her wild horses looking at me, the essence of their powerful, gentle nature."
exhibiting partner

the panels

twenty works · $2,000–$2,700

installations

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