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Mural Restoration and Decorative Painting, NY (Project Manager and Lead Conservator, executed with John Canning Co.) Challenge The primary challenge in restoring the historic 1925 Rotunda of the Steinway Building was addressing severe degradation caused by extensive water infiltration and decades of darkened, oxidized shellac that completely obscured the artwork. Because the intricately decorated space utilized a complex combination of mediums—including oils painted directly

Giambettino Cignaroli Mural Conservation (1735) – Ochre Court, Newport (Project Manager and Lead Conservator, executed with John Canning Co.) Challenge The primary challenge was stabilizing a relocated 1735 Venetian marouflage mural by Giambettino Cignaroli, which had suffered from water infiltration, failing adhesive layers, and severe paint flaking inside the Ochre Court ballroom. Additionally, the conservation effort had to address a complex history of structural and compo

Chapel Restoration and Mural Conservation, Washington D.C. (Project Manager and Lead Conservator, executed with John Canning Co.) Challenge The primary challenge involved the multi-staged restoration of a complex sacred environment featuring diverse materials, including elaborate wood carvings and historic murals. The goal was to unify these elements by reversing years of degradation and reinstating original patterns to honor the chapel's spiritual purpose. Technical Solution

Mural Restoration and Conservation, Kansas State University (Project Manager and Lead Conservator, executed with John Canning Co.) Challenge The primary challenge was the extensive damage to five historic murals following a severe roof fire in 2018. Prolonged exposure to water, smoke, and falling debris—compounded by the murals remaining vulnerable to the elements during the library's reconstruction—required a complex, phased stabilization strategy before the full extent of t

Conservation project carried out in collaboration with John Canning CO. Hanover, PA Challenge The Sacred Heart Basilica of Jesus, the oldest stone Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. (1785-1787), required a complete conservation effort due to centuries of degradation. The main challenge was uncovering and restoring the elaborate original decorative scheme—including extensive Trompe L’Oeil , faux finishes, and five major murals by Franz Stecher and Gephart—all severely obscured

Conservation Project in New York while working with Evergreene Architectural Arts. Challenge This prestigious conservation project, undertaken at the 30 Rockefeller Center lobby in New York, focused on a mural by the renowned Spanish painter José Maria Sert. The main challenge involved the removal of severely yellowed varnish layers and a significant amount of previous, historical overpaint that obscured the original colors and details of the artwork. Technical Solution The

Vertis Hayes Mural Salvage and Relocation – EverGreene Architectural Arts, New York (Conservation project carried out with EverGreene Architectural Arts) Challenge This project, conducted with Evergreene Architectural Arts, involved the urgent and complex task of salvaging historic murals from a building scheduled for demolition. The primary challenge was the safe detachment and preparation of a large painting by the renowned African American artist Vertis Hayes for relocatio

Conservation Project while studying in Florence, It aly. Challenge Undertaken at the Conservatorio di Santa Maria degli Angiolini in Florence, this project involved the complex removal of a 17th-century Fresco Secco that covered an original 16th-century work. The primary challenge was to safely expose the underlying Mezzo Fresco while preserving its delicate structural integrity. Technical Solution The conservation process required a highly delicate and methodical approac

Maxfield Parrish Caricature Conservation – Philadelphia, PA (Conservation project carried out in collaboration with Evergreene Architectural Arts) Challenge The primary challenge involved the urgent rescue of two historic caricatures by the renowned artist Maxfield Parrish. The artworks, executed as oil paintings on plaster, had suffered extensive degradation from a fire and were further compromised by several previous, unsuccessful restoration attempts that obscured the arti

Oil on Canvas Restoration – Ecuadorian Artist Challenge This project focused on a large-scale oil on canvas painting from the early 1970s by an Ecuadorian artist (a descendant of Filippo Lippi). The primary challenge was addressing severe structural damage: the painting had suffered a major fall, resulting in a significant, large tear through the center of the canvas. Technical Solution The conservation treatment focused on stabilizing the structural integrity of the canvas a