This Ferris wheel, with its bright yellow booths, has become one of the most recognisable symbols of Pripyat and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. It was part of the city’s amusement park, located behind the Palace of Culture and Hotel Polissya, close to Lenin Square.
The park was meant to open on May 1, 1986, as part of the Unternational Workers Day celebrations. It included bumper cars, a carousel, swings, and this Ferris wheel. But the disaster at the nearby Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant interrupted those plans. The park never officially opened.
It did, however, operate briefly in test mode. Some residents have shared photographs showing the wheel turning as early as February 1986. There are also reports that the attractions were switched on for a short time on April 27, the day after the explosion, to distract residents before the evacuation order was announced.
Now rusted and silent, the wheel stands as a stark reminder of the city’s halted future.
Print options and sizes
With your artwork there will be a signed & numbered certificate of authenticity.
Museum size are available framed however please contact Gina directly (info@ginasoden.co.uk) to discuss the options and pricing.
Small Size
Edition of 15 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 64.96 x 44.64cm
Framed size: 79 x 58cm
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 101.6
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.