I photographed this as the sun was setting and there was a slight breeze from all the air coming through the smashed windows, which made photographing something hanging and blowing about (with not much light) quite a challenge. This is the changing room of an abandoned mine (which has now been capped). Thousands of these baskets hung down for each of the workers, and there were about 4000 in one huge room. The top flat section was used for valuables such as keys and money, and the baskets and hooks were used for their clothes and shoes; each worker had a key and these baskets would be hoisted up and locked. The mine workers would then go down the mines and get to work, then at the end of their shift, they would shower and collect their clothes and belongings. This was a secure locker system but also one which cleverly showed whether the miners were stuck down in the mine or not - if any baskets were left up in the air at the end of the shift, they knew one had not returned. Print options and sizesWith your artwork there will be a signed & numbered certificate of authenticity. Small SizeEdition of 15 with 2 artist proofs Unframed size: 64.96 x 44.64cm Framed size: 79 x 58cm Standard Size (Only one left!)Edition of 10 with 2 artist proofs Unframed size: 109 x 74cm Framed size: 123 x 88cm 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.
