Publications and Presentations

“Expanding care through a relationally-oriented conservation practice”, presentation at the American Institute for Conservation & Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property joint annual meeting, Montreal, Canada, 2026 “Assessing and weighing values in contemporary art conservation“, presentation for Eighth Annual Berkeley/Stanford Symposium, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art “Reflections on communicating conservation techniques for commercially-produced Read More >

Reflections on Documenting Reflectivity

This research project investigates documentation practices for Robert Rauschenberg’s metal paintings with reflective or mirror-like surfaces. In these series, Rauschenberg used metal sheets as substrates for paintings, pushing the boundaries of traditional painting through the use of artificially-induced “tarnishes” created with chemical patinating solutions and polyurethane “resists.” The artworks are visually active as their reflective Read More >

Analysis of Copperhead Varnish Coatings

Recovering transparency. Repairing scratches and chips on PMMA surfaces

This workshop, taught by Anna Lagana, and offered at Future Talks 019 in Munich, gave
participants the opportunity to practice these treatment options on damaged transparent PMMA samples as well as on face-mounted photographs.

Interviews in Conservation Research at the University of Amsterdam

In October 2019, I worked in the staff offices at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) to grow my understanding of contemporary conservation theory and assist Dr. Sanneke Stigter on her ongoing Interviews in Conservation Research project…