University practices

University Practices

As part of my undergrad curriculum, I attended six seminars and workshops in the conservation of easel and mural painting, works on paper, polychrome sculpture, metal objects and ceramics. The aim of these was for the students to have a comprehensive approach to each type of object and develop practical skills by the execution of supervised treatment.

Here you will find some of the treatments I carried out!

Tipos de muchachos del pueblo By Ramón Torres Méndez. (19th century) Before tratment (whole front). This iluminated lithograph exhibited foxing stains, planar deformation, adhesive tape marks, yellowing of the paper surface and generalized dirt deposits.	During dry cleaning	Affixation of the graphic technique	Assembly in a conservation folder	Tipos de muchachos del pueblo After treatment

Allegory of Simón Bolivar. By Pazmiño. 20th century Before treatment (whole front) This painting exhibited raised cracks (clevage), severe flaking and paint losses. The varnish coting was very discolour and grime was deposited on its surface.	Simón Bolivar Allegory. Pazmiño. Before treatment (Whole back). Structurally the canvas was adhered to the strainer bars and had a few tears and punctures, some previously mended with paper patches. The canvas showed tide maks, planar deformations.	Cross-section	Rx showing Bolivar's epaulette The artist modified the position of the epaulette.	Macrophotograph Showing the underlayer.
Varnish elimination	Brush varnishing	After fills	Retouching	Spray varnish
Allegory of Simón Bolivar After treatment (Whole front)	Allegory of Simón Bolivar. After treatment (Whole back)