The Notable People of San Antonio in 2020
In 2020, a pivotal year in history, the city’s leaders were invited to KGS Studios to participate in Kevin G. Saunders‘s initiative to document those who were brave enough to step out of their comfort zone during the COVID-19 pandemic. This collection is the result: a portfolio of 69 individuals who chose to participate. It was made not just to record the crisis, but to show their quiet dignity and steady resilience.
An Act of Foresight in a
Decade of Disruption
This collection stems from a belief in dignity and excellence cultivated over the past 10 years. It was Saunders’ deliberate choice to focus on traditional craftsmanship as the art world shifted in other directions. The Notable People of San Antonio in 2020 Collection shows this idea, aiming to document leadership with lasting importance, well before the global market’s “Great Correction” made this style popular again.
The Film – A Collective Vision
This vision inspired a quiet but powerful tribute to these individuals. The short film invites you to see all 69 leaders and the strength and character that each portrait embodies. In just four minutes, it shows the steady resilience that defined a unique time in our city’s history.
The Opportunity –
An Act of Civic & Political Stewardship
For forward-thinking patrons or institutions, acquiring this portfolio is a straightforward way to demonstrate civic leadership. It offers a chance to buy the collection and loan it to, or donate it to, a local institution, such as a university, museum, or new civic building. This creates a lasting legacy for the community. Everyone benefits: the patron is recognized, the city preserves this part of its history, and the studio leverages the goodwill for the community’s benefit.
The Proposition
The Asset
This is a unique historical collection of 69 framed and mounted 11 x 14 portraits. It captures the character of the city’s leaders during a time of great challenge.
The Acquirer’s Role
The acquirer’s role is to obtain, display, protect, and celebrate this moment in history that honors the city’s leaders. This collection is priced at $425,000.