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SITE & STUDIO CONSERVATION

We specialize in the care and preservation of wall paintings, public art,
and architectural decoration.

WHAT WE DO

Our expertise includes frescos, acrylic, oil and tempera murals, public art sculptures and installations, and more, ranging from ancient to contemporary art. Our primary goal is to provide specialized knowledge and the highest standards of professional practice in all aspects of the preservation of cultural heritage sites and artworks.

AWARDS

County of Los Angeles Commendation (2022)
William M. Dietel Prize for Research in the conservation of wall painting (2016)

OUR SERVICES

01

Intervention & Treatment

We specialize in all conservation techniques, including cleaning, consolidation, emergency stabilization, grouting, paint flake readhesion, repairs, reburial, uncovering, and inpainting.

02

Documentation

Our high-resolution video, photography, and graphic documentation services use various equipment and software, including photogrammetry and other 3-D imaging techniques.

03

Assessments

We can help stakeholders understand an artwork’s condition, history, and significance to prepare for treatment, travel, loans, insurance purposes, or inform management decisions.

04

Diagnostic Investigations

We provide technical analysis of paints and other materials using samples and imaging techniques. The results give a wealth of information about how and when your artwork was created and determine causes of deterioration.

05

Environmental Surveys & Monitoring

Our data-driven expertise can help you understand the environment in which your artwork inhabits and if it is causing any adverse effects or harmful consequences, thus informing decisions for display and storage.

06

Education

We prioritize projects that include mentorship components for students and recent graduates and believe that the most significant positive development for the future of conservation is to support a diversity of voices and perspectives.

07

Maintenance Planning & Guidelines

Properly maintaining artworks will help increase their longevity and prevent any costly restoration treatments. We can create plans to help maintain and protect artworks over the long term.

08

Consulting

We are here to help advise artists and managers on the latest research of best practices and materials for creating murals and other public art to ensure longevity and sustainability.

09

Management

We are adept at managing large-scale projects, teams of multi-disciplinary experts, and sites and collections—including visitor management and responsible tourism.