DepARTure CAR
But photography at its most basic is about light. Light is my medium. It is my paint, my clay, my marble, my pen and ink. It is my creative and expressive tool for communication.
For the better part of fifty years I have attempted to understand light. It has been a life-long fascination that I don’t expect to end anytime soon. "
Michael Furman
Michael Furman has had the unique pleasure of photographing the world’s most significant cars. From the earliest “conveyances” to cars that foretell the future, Michael has created portraits that insightfully express his subject’s historical and aesthetic importance.
A key element to Michael’s style is to present the car from the perspective of the designers and engineers who created the car; their thoughts, their motivations, and the social and political context in which they worked. His approach has been graciously embraced by major collectors, museums and concours events around the world.
For most photographers, studio car photography would be a daunting task. Automobiles are large, highly reflective objects that present a myriad of technical photographic issues – and countless opportunities for visual excitement. Throughout his many years, Michael has found limitless possibilities to relate the many facets of automotive experience to his audience, and most importantly, inspire the next generation of automotive enthusiasts to continue this appreciation and respect.
My work is driven by a passion for capturing the essence of speed, power, and beauty inherent in high-performance cars. But more than that, I want to elevate the art of the automobile, and take Formula One and motorsport into the world of modern art."
David Wiener
David Wiener is an internationally recognized designer and artist whose career and passion are deeply rooted in the automotive world. Starting as one of America's youngest professional sports photographers, David captured the exhilarating worlds of Formula One, IndyCar, the America’s Cup, and the US Open Tennis while still in high school. This early exposure to high-octane environments cultivated his artistic and design sensibilities, propelling him into automotive design and fine art.
