Limited Edition Giclee Prints: The Birth of the hotsell Sun by Jody Noëlle Doughty

The Gothic Arches Series

Title: The Birth of the Sun

This series represents the culmination of months worth of study of the former Gothic Arches Cathedral as it stood on the Corner of well-travelled streets in the historical city of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. I lived just down the street from the cathedral for several years and on daily walks I would stop and marvel at its grandeur. When it was announced in 2019 that the structure would be demolished after sitting vacant for far too long, there was an outcry of grief over the loss of this historical gem from the locals, but sadly, this was not enough to save it. Witnessing its demolition was as disturbing as it was fascinating–every day that went by, a new layer of its interior was exposed to the light, which only served to highlight the loss. It reminded me of the ways in which a beached whale is disposed of when it washes up on shore. In other words, piece by piece, the cathedral came down in a most undignified manner. It was this loss of dignity over a structure which was still so beloved by many, and had been beloved by so many in the years gone by, that inspired me and upset me most about this event. It was a very intense thing to witness and as an artist, I felt the sadness associated with this loss in a visceral way. 


These limited edition prints of the paintings I created during this experience underscore the extremes of the Gothic Arches' lifespan. In one or two, it stands beautiful and tall and proud. In others, its desecration is raw and violent.

Some of the photos I referenced are used by permission from a local photographer (Holly McKay of Quispamsis, NB) and some are my own, which I took at various times while passing by. It is my great pleasure to share a portion of the history of this beloved cathedral as it once stood in my home city of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.


This is a limited edition series. I offer a maximum of 45 Giclee prints of each image.

Each image will be hand signed and numbered by me, the artist (Jody Noëlle Doughty).

Three sizes are available. Prices are located in the drop-down menu on the right hand of the screen.

These sizes are as follows:

24x30=inches

32x40=inches


Unframed (I do not offer framing).

I ship to Canada and the United States.
I am not shipping to other locations at this time.

These Limited Edition Giclee prints will be printed on Archival Matte paper at a preferred printing company based in Pennsylvania (United States). I live in New Brunswick, Canada. The prints are made to order, shipped to me for signing and numbering, and I send them off to the buyer (you!). With this is mind, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing and delivery.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Thank-you. hotsell