KGS Studios World Heritage Missions Collection
A Turning Point in Art and Legacy

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.