Astrid Harrisson

Astrid's story is about staying true to her childhood-self. Infatuated with all things “cowboy” – thundering hooves, wild mustangs and freedom – she grew up inspired by a mother whose teens were spent roving Wyoming’s infamous Tetons on horseback. Her mother's influence lies at the root of Astrid's voracious thirst for studying the horse and the cultures around the world within which it subsists.

Through experimenting with contemporary photographic processes she explores both physical form and inner spirit of the horse. In a bid to investigate and revere man’s relationship with horses all over the world, it is her hope to present an evocative combination of digital artistry and powerful imagery through her studies.

Astrid's work is influenced by what she observes and by her childhood love of animals – in particular, the horse. Her style evolves with a graceful flow of curiosity, free to explore different mediums, digital processes and printing techniques. Inspired over the years by the likes of Salgado, Ansel Adams and Elliott Erwitt, it is uncertain how their careers have affected Astrid's creative output but they have most certainly had an impact.

Astrid's work always begins with observation. Her eye may be drawn to a beautifu...

Astrid graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Promotion and Illustration from the Surrey Institute of Art & Design in London and is a full‐time professional photographer based in Wiltshire.

Astrid was trained using Nikon cameras to work on a shipwreck salvage project in Mozambique, Africa.

Astrid lived in Argentina as a photographer working on a privately commissioned coffee table book for an estancia.

Astrid became interested in photogravure as a medium to present her portrayals of horses. She undertook a series of workshops to develop this skill, presenting a collection in a solo show in Dubai entitled "Spirited Breeds" in 2017.

Astrid qualified as an Associate member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers for Illustrative Photography in 2010 and is a member of the Chelsea Arts Club in London.

2021 Art For Youth - Mall Galleries, London, UK
2020 40 Years On - Majlis Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2019 Art For Youth - Mall Galleries, London, UK
2019 Jeanne Chisholm Galleries - Florida, USA
2019 Summer Show - CCA International, Jersey
2019 ArtWave, Aspen, CO, USA
2018 Art For Youth - Mall Galleries, London, UK
2017 Art For Youth - Mall Galleries, London, UK
2017 Spirited Breeds - Majlis Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2016 Gallery 1949, Aspen, Colorado, USA
2016 Art Palm Beach - Florida, USA
2015 - 2018 The Silver Fund, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, USA
2014 British Polo Day - Jodhpur, India
2013 British Polo Day - Abu Dhabi/Dubai, UAE
2012 Majlis Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2011 Art For Youth - Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London, UK
2011 Summer Show - The Dollar Street Gallery, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK
2011 President’s Office, Alderney, Channel Isles
2011 Animals In Art - Auction Eve, Paris, France
2010 The Hotel Show - World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
2010 The Majlis Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2010 Art For Youth - Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London, UK
2010 ARTVENTURE - Horsham Museum, Horsham, West Sussex, UK
2010 The Horse Show - Dollar Street Gallery, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK
2010 Dark Horse - Chel...