KGS Studios World Heritage Missions Collection
A Turning Point in Art and Legacy
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In 2015, after the San Antonio Missions were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kevin G. Saunders spent two months capturing and many months crafting a five-image hyperrealistic collection. Presented in three limited-edition sets of five images each, plus an unlimited edition, it captures The Mission's timeless legacy.
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The Creative Process
Each image blends over 100 photographs, captured with an 80-megapixel medium format view camera, custom gimbal, and mounting rig, into a hyperrealistic composition that feels like a painting or a window to the scene. Rows of overlapping images, taken from a single viewpoint, ensure no loss of detail despite the massive scale. The challenge lies in precise timing—capturing images before light or wind shifts—followed by weeks of meticulous post-processing with state-of-the-art technology. These artisan works surpass standard photographs, offering timeless detail for discerning collectors.
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The Editions
Offered in three limited-edition sets of five images each plus an unlimited edition for discerning collectors: Grand Scale (varied from 23' x 15' up to 35' x 20', limited to 6 sets), Public Scale (4' tall, 7-10' wide, limited to 6 sets), Private Scale (4' wide, proportionately tall, limited to 6 sets).
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Presentation and Materials
Public and Private Scale sets are printed on premium archival canvas, mounted, and framed with museum-grade materials built to last centuries. Each has a 22kt gold leaf nameplate. Grand Scale sets, ideal for public spaces, are printed on durable surfaces engineered to withstand challenging environments.
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Limited Edition Print Pricing and Terms
Grand Scale: $500,000 per set, plus a 25% management fee covering engineering, public space design, lighting, printing, and mounting. Includes a Perpetual Print License, allowing the set to be recreated in a new space indefinitely, and a 40x66-inch framed commemorative composite for display.
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Public Scale: $200,000 per set of five prints on canvas, with a protective coating, museum-grade gold leaf frames, 22kt gold leaf nameplates, and a 40x66-inch framed commemorative composite.
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Private Scale: $60,000 per set of five prints on canvas, with a protective coating, museum-grade gold leaf frames, 22kt gold leaf nameplates, and a 40x66-inch framed commemorative composite.
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Unlimited: 24" wide, proportionately tall, framed in contemporary dark gold, $5,000 per set of five, $1,000 per single print.
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Additional Terms: Custom installation, crating, and delivery are available at an additional site-specific charge. Payment is due upon receipt; the project commences upon payment for Public and Private sets or a perpetual license fee for Grand Scale sets.
Lead time: 4-5 months for Public and Private Scale; Grand Scale timeframes vary by installation.
Strategy for Placement of Grand Scale Sets
The Grand Scale Edition, limited to six numbered sets, will define San Antonio’s brand for generations. Designed for public display as custom installations, they inspire civic pride.
San Antonio Airport: Placing a Grand Scale set at the airport, the gateway to our community, as a free-standing exhibit could be a “Crown Jewel” of goodwill branding. The Perpetual Print License allows one numbered set, with an option for a duplicate back image, and permits reinstallation if moved, ensuring a lasting legacy. A benefactor’s name will be displayed alongside the exhibit.
Sister Cities: San Antonio’s eleven Sister Cities—Monterrey, Guadalajara, Las Palmas, Gwangju, Kaohsiung, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Kumamoto, Chennai, Wuxi, Windhoek, and Darmstadt—offer opportunities to strengthen cultural bonds. Visionary patrons can acquire Grand Scale sets and donate them in the name of a prominent family to enhance San Antonio’s global standing.
If you know a potential individual to elevate San Antonio’s dignity through this project, please contact us.
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Explore More Resources
Collection Brochure: Download our PDF brochure for a deeper look at the collection’s story and background.
Dimensional Information: View approximate dimensions for each edition in this PDF.