Recently released in a new series, Bill Phelps has launched MOTOGRAPHIKA, a treasure trove of vintage motorcycle marvels, shot in large format 8 x 10 cross process Polaroid analogue film and immortalized in timeless compositions and presented in signed and authenticated classic poster format. Phelps’ iconic Polaroid masterpieces have garnered international praise, showcasing the enduring charm of classic bikes in rich analog detail.
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 001
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 001
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 006
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 002
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 002
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 002
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 003
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 003
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 004
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 004
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 007
If the search for beauty reflects an aspiration to many of us, for Bill Phelps, it is his life’s meaning. Bill is not only capable of finding beauty in every place and every moment, he creates it into and out of a transformative process that draws fully from the love of the human body, of everything mechanical, of abstractism when needed to tell a story and of lights and colors when the story forms itself through the lens. He always digs deep in his soul to form the next image as he aligns his emotional frequencies with those of his art observers’. Even more so in MOTOGRAPHIKA, where the rawness of the approach calls for a meditative state while composing the frame, as Bill once told me, like building and riding a classic motorcycle.
–Pier Francesco Verlato / Rust and Glory
Bill Phelps / MOTOGRAPHIKA : Series 001 : 005
Photo Kyle Ramsey Moe
His photography is like that. It has no hurried departure, nor a preconceived destination. It’s more like a wondrous path in which spontaneity, intimacy and a truthful eye are at play, time and again. It’s about discovery, letting something unfold, full of the unexpected, but always looking for what’s genuine and real, and relating to people, to the human part of people. –Ada Pîrvu / Classiq Journal
This revered selection, cherished by enthusiasts including Ralph Lauren, has graced numerous publications and international exhibitions, solidifying its stature as essential for any aficionado of classic machines. It is a journey through beauty and nostalgia, featuring anmes such as Triumph, Norton, Vincent, BMW, Harley-Davidson, and others in the timeless allure of art deco, mid-century modern, and architectural aesthetics woven into each frame.
MOTOGRAPHIKA
Vintage Polaroid Series I / Bill Phelps
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