Equine & Feminine
The story and craftsmanship behind the Equine & Feminine series.
INSPIRATION
A FUSION OF STRENGTH AND GRACE
The Equine & Feminine series is inspired by the sculptural elegance of René Lalique, merging the sensual lines of the female form with the raw power of the Lusitano horse. Drawing from Portugal’s rich equestrian heritage, Elizabeth captures the nobility and elemental beauty of this ancient breed — descended from legendary warhorses.
Through carefully composed live arrangements, she transforms movement into art, embodying the shared history of rider and steed, fragility and force, independence and unity. Each piece reflects the deep bond between horse and human, where their bodies, spirits, and energies merge into a single, timeless form.
PROCESS
CRAFTED WITH HERITAGE & INNOVATION
Each work is created using a rare platinum and palladium printing method — known as platinotypes — an analog process from the late 19th century, developed at the dawn of photography. Renowned for its archival quality and depth of the mat black it gives the monoprints a tonal scale beyond what any modern techniques can deliver. Color is added through a two-stage technique: first, a pigment ink layer is printed with modern inkjet printer, then we return the print to the analog process and hand-coat it with a platinum emulsion after which it is exposed to UV light, bonding the two layers into the paper’s fibers. This meticulous method creates a unique handmade print, with unparalleled depth in the dark areas, and archival permanence while bringing modern colour to these platinum images — elevating each print into a one-of-a-kind artwork.
The images were created at Santo André Lusitano STAL near Lisbon, where Elizabeth worked with professional horse handlers and a model utilizing studio lighting outdoor. While referencing Lalique’s classical poses, the natural spontaneity of the horses introduced a dynamic, organic quality. This fusion of direction and unpredictability transformed the project into something unique — part photography, part sculpture, where light, form, and movement converge.