There is something almost mystical about the way Donna DeMari photographs horses. In her equestrian work, the lens becomes less a tool of observation and more an extension of empathy, a quiet language shared between artist and animal. Her images capture not just the elegance of the horse, but its soul.

DeMari has a gift for dissolving the boundaries between species. Her photographs often feel like intimate portraits, not just of horses, but of sentient beings with moods, mystery, and magnetism. Whether in motion or at rest, the horses she captures seem to look back at the viewer, revealing a presence that’s at once powerful and poetic.

Having spent time deeply immersed in the equestrian world, DeMari brings more than an outsider’s gaze, she brings understanding. Her work reflects a reverence for the silent intelligence of horses and the unspoken bond they share with their riders. That closeness allows her to photograph them not as subjects, but as collaborators.

The result is imagery that feels suspended between dream and documentary. Shafts of golden light, soft focus, and painterly compositions create a world where time slows and instinct speaks louder than words. It’s no wonder her equestrian work has been exhibited at Ralph Lauren, where timelessness meets taste, and most recently in a celebrated exhibition in Paris, where her photographs drew praise for their emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere.

At 1905 Contemporary, we are honored to share Donna DeMari’s equestrian photographs - each one a quiet testament to trust, beauty, and the invisible threads that connect us to the natural world.