Providing services for your conservation needs

 

I am available for freelance conservation work in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding areas. I also travel frequently for projects, and typically serve as an on-site conservator for museum or exhibition work. In addition to object-based work, I can provide consulting regarding storage and shipping, collection surveys to determine broad collection needs, and environmental recommendations for exhibits and long-term storage. Contact me to discuss the specific needs of your project. 

 

Treatment Options

 

Object treatments are tailored to the age, condition, and needs of the individual piece, and include dry and wet cleaning, surface and structural repairs, consolidation of lifting and friable surfaces, filling and in-painting of losses and damage, corrosion inhibition, and desalination. 

 

Inorganic Media

Materials include

Ceramics

Unbaked Clay

Glass

Faience

Painted surfaces

Metal

Stone

Multi-media objects

 

 

Organic Media

Materials include

Leather

Wood

Textiles

Bone

Ivory

Horn

Plant materials

Feathers 

 

 

Materials Analysis

 

I am trained in a variety of analytical techniques, including both non-destructive and destructive methods. I am proficient in transmitted and reflected light microscopy, fiber and pigment identification, and chemical spot testing. My experience with advanced analytical techniques includes X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).

 

Digital Documentation

All work involves the full written and visual documentation of an object or work of art.

Multi-Spectral Imaging

These techniques are useful both in laboratory and field settings, and when a non-invasive solution is needed for assessment and analysis of materials. Imaging can assist with materials identification and reveal obscured features. Options include a variety of advanced imaging techniques, including IR and UV photography. 

Photography

I am proficient in digital and film photography, in studio, laboratory and outdoor settings, as well as image processing and color correction. I have extensive experience photographing challenging materials, such as highly reflective and translucent materials, and working with improvised set-ups in challenging conditions.