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A monastery built in the 1930's. It was a generous monastic complex of 800 rooms. After World War II, the monastery together with the local hospital. The army used it as their barracks until the early 1990's.
The greatest damage to the building came after the Velvet Revolution from homeless people and vandals.
When I was here I saw several homeless people, who started to follow me. It was a little unnerving, as I had a huge amount of camera equipment with me. I kept out of their space, and they eventually realised I was only there to take photos, so they left me to it.
After 1990, the monastery was due to be used as a congregation place for the sisters, but due to lack of funds it was sold. Since 2005, the building had been owned by a company who wanted to build a casino, then flats. Illegal demolition took place without the proper permissions and because the building condition had deteriorated so much and it was such a dangerous structure left as it was, that the only viable option was full demolition. The owner only received a 6 figure fine.
Print options and sizes
Museum size are available framed however please contact Gina directly (info@ginasoden.co.uk) to discuss the options and pricing.
With your artwork there will be a signed & numbered certificate of authenticity.
Standard Size
Edition of 10 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 109 x 74cm
Framed size: 123 x 88cm
Museum Size
Edition of 3 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 152.4 x 101.6cm
Printing
- Your print is produced in-house at Gina Soden’s studio. The quality of your artwork is important, once printed Gina Soden personally checks each artwork individually.
- Prints are produced using Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta 325gsm Giclee, a premium quality paper, which is perfect for Gina Soden’s brightly coloured and textured images. This archival paper sets the benchmark for high colour depth and image definition.
Framing
- Your artwork will then be framed to conservation standard
- The frame profile will be approx 40mm wide by 30mm deep.
- Off-white textured acid free mount.
- 2mm clear standard picture glass (UV protected 66%) Low reflection option available.
- Mounted onto acid free backing board.
- 2mm Kraftboard back.
- Fixings are included for hanging.
Delivery
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
- Unframed works will be sent in a tube via a signed delivery service.
- Framed works will be safely packaged, crated and insured and will then be delivered via a courier or international shipper.