Calgary: Ode to ’88

Price range: $950 through $3,750

Description

Limited to 40 editions · Signed · Certificate of Authenticity · Archival Print

Legacy rises through the fog.

Through a veil of winter fog, Calgary: Ode to ’88 pays quiet tribute to the moment when Canada’s mountains became the world’s stage. The iconic ski-jump tower — once a monument to daring and triumph — emerges like a phantom from memory, its silhouette softened by snow and time. Below, new generations trace their own lines across the slopes, their motion echoing the spirit of those who once soared here in pursuit of Olympic glory. In monochrome tones of grace and grit, the photograph bridges past and present — a meditation on endurance, pride, and the passage of greatness. It invites the viewer to see the world as it can never be seen again, before these icons are removed.

Crafted to Endure

Each edition is printed on archival-grade Kodak Glossy 10 mil stock using museum-quality pigment inks, ensuring exceptional tonal depth and longevity. The glossy surface enhances every nuance of contrast — the glint of frost, the weight of cloud, the movement of life against still architecture. Every print is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying provenance and collector exclusivity.

Edition & Print Tiers

Choose the scale that defines your space.

Tier Description Dimensions (in)
Prélude Intimate format — memory and motion in monochrome 24″ x 18″
Moment Balanced scale — heritage rendered in light 34″ x 25″
Héritage Gallery edition — endurance and emotion in balance 57″ x 43″

(Complimentary shipping within Canada · Flat-rate shipping internationally)

The Collector’s Promise

Only 40 prints will ever exist worldwide. Once the final edition is acquired, Calgary: Ode to ’88 will be permanently retired. Each collector preserves a moment where history and horizon converge — a portrait of pride etched in snow and light.

Artist’s Note

That hill holds echoes — not just of competition, but of courage. The fog rolled in like memory itself, and for a moment the past felt close enough to touch. Calgary: Ode to ’88 is a reminder of those who flew first, to a city that still carries their light.

Care & Presentation

Delivered unframed, allowing collectors to select a presentation befitting their space. Display using archival standards to preserve contrast and detail for generations.


 

Additional information

Prints

Prints are single-sided custom roll printed on 10 mil gauge glossy with archival ink for an exceptional contemporary and timeless finish that is highly resistant to fading over time.

Framing & Shipping

Each print is delivered unframed, allowing collectors to select a presentation that harmonizes with their space.

All photographic prints are bespoke and individually curated. Once an order is placed, prints are ready for shipping or pickup typically within 5 business days.

Complimentary shipping within Canada. Flat-rate shipping internationally.

Standard shipping times are as follows: North America – 3 to 7 business days; International – 5 to 14 business days.

Included

Every print is inspected, numbered, and signed by David Savage, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity verifying provenance and edition.

Transactions

All transactions are completed by David Savage Photography Inc.. Prices are listed and transactions are completed in CAD.