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Stills of Strength

Pete Muller

In Stills of Strength, Pete Muller brings together three compelling bodies of work that explore human resilience through movement, identity and craft. Known for his bold cinematic lighting and striking compositions, Muller’s imagery reveals the raw power and unspoken intensity that resides in people who confront challenge, embody character and commit to purpose.

This exhibition is a visual tribute to determination: physical, emotional and cultural. Captured in moments of stillness that speak louder than motion, Muller’s photographs draw the viewer into scenes where strength is both seen and sensed.
Whether depicting elite athletes in the midst of action, imagined personas charged with narrative, or craftspeople immersed in their work, each portrait stands as a quiet force. These are not passive images. They demand reflection on what it means to endure, to perform and to belong.

Despite their stylistic differences, the three sections are united by an underlying tension; the kind of gravity that lingers behind a clenched fist, a fixed stare or a calloused hand. Stills of Strength invites viewers to consider not only what we see, but also what we feel when we witness strength held in place.

Together, the exhibition offers a visual meditation on strength in its many forms: physical, psychological and cultural. Through quiet frames, Stills of Strength speaks volumes.

Sport

This section explores the intensity and vulnerability of athletes across a wide spectrum of disciplines and abilities. From adaptive fighters to focused sprinters, the images capture strength in motion and at rest, revealing the human drive behind every performance.

Character

Drawing from fictional narratives and styled with cinematic precision, these portraits evoke characters suspended in time. Each figure inhabits a world of attitude and ambiguity, inviting viewers to imagine the lives that exist beyond the frame.

Industry

Turning attention to the trades, this section is an ode to the artisans and labourers whose strength lies in craft. Whether it is an ice sculptor’s tools, a beekeeper’s calm precision or the grit of a wheelwright, Muller documents the poetry of manual work with respect and clarity. These portraits celebrate the discipline, dignity, and endurance of lives built by hand.