An abstract view of the human form


Landscapes of the Body is a portfolio of abstract low key photographic work created by award winning legally blind photographer Ted Tahquechi, and his wife Carrie Tahquechi. This fine art collection showcases the form, curve, and texture of the human body in the Bodyscape style of portraiture. Typically faceless, a Bodyscape is a style of artistic close-up photography where images of the human form convey the impression of landscapes. Work in this style can range from abstract, to flowing and sensual.

Viewers of this collection will experience imagery ranging from softly lit,  easily recognizable forms, to those more indefinite, thought-provoking and abstract. Throughout its black and white images, the collection explores models ages 19 to 76, with a multitude of ethnicity and body sizes ranging from petite to plus-size. While the imagery is of the nude form, it is not explicit, making this collection suitable for all viewers.

These images celebrate diversity in age, gender, body size, physical ability and illustrate that the beauty of the human form is present in every body and not dependent on the idealized media-driven definition of physical attractiveness.

 

This black and white abstract view of the human form resembles undulating sand dunes. The image is softly lit from the left and the structure of the dunes fade into shadow.

Focus on accessibility


A multi-sensorial approach

Landscapes of the Body is an accessible exhibition designed to be enjoyed by visually impaired and fully sighted viewers alike, in a multi-sensorial experience. Exhibitions are presented via traditional framed prints of the images, with accompanying audio descriptions for each image created by the artist. Audio descriptions are accessed with any smartphone by scanning a QR code. Tactile versions of selected images also accompany each showing, rounding out the sensorial enjoyment of this unique view of the human form.  

 

The twins is a black and white abstract view of the human form. Two diagonal shapes that look like mountains rise from the center of the photo and move up and to the right corner. A rounded mountain looking shape covered in shadow can be seen on the left.

 

 

Our Partners

 

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Expanding our vision


We are beyond excited to announce the expansion of Landscapes of the Body over the coming year. With support from the amazing folks at Redline Contemporary Art Center of Denver @RedLineDenver and The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Art @warholfdn We will expand our collection to feature   all new tactile imagery, and audio descriptions. Our mission is to create a collection of work that exemplifies accessibility in visual art. 

 

Exhibitions


If you would like to feature this body of work, in your establishment, details can be found on the contact page here on our website.

Landscapes of the Body is currently on display in the Lighthouse for the Blind gallery space located at 1155 Market St. in San Francisco. If you find yourself in San Francisco, I invite you to come view the collection. 

Ted is an award winning public speaker and always willing to speak about his work with groups large and small. If you would like to schedule a zoom or in-person session, contact Ted via the form on the contact page. 

 

As seen on

Over the years, we are honored to have had Landscapes of the Body featured on Fox News, FSTOPPERS Magazine, 5280 Magazine, Westword Magazine and many other fine publications and media outlets.  

 

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“Ted’s six year long journey into the landscape of the human body is a marvelous celebration of all that is physical, sensual and diverse “

– FSTOPPERS