Run down Romanian building gas turned off | Limited Edition of 10
As I navigated through the urban landscape, a run-down Romanian building beckoned with its forlorn charm. Its facade, telling stories of better days, was a narrative waiting to be captured. The sign indicating the gas had been turned off was symbolic of the quiet despair that seemed to envelope the edifice. It stood there, a silent witness to the passage of time and changing fortunes.
The architectural character of the building, though now marred by neglect, hinted at a blend of styles that once might have stood proud and elegant. The peeling paint and the crumbling walls were now the custodians of untold stories. Yet amidst the decay, the structure bore an essence of resilience, a glimpse of the former life it housed.
As I aimed my lens to frame this melancholy beauty, the overcast sky seemed to echo the somber tone of the scene. The juxtaposition of the faded elegance of the building against the modern chaos of the cityscape around it evoked a sense of nostalgia, a longing for a past long gone.
The locale where this building stands has seen the tide of change, from prosperity to desolation, each phase leaving its mark on the edifice. This photograph captures a fragment of the urban narrative, a quiet reflection on the transient nature of prosperity and the inevitable embrace of time.
This photograph is more than just a capture of a dilapidated building; it's a canvas where the past and present converse, an evocative snapshot of the juxtaposition between the forgotten and the thriving.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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