Contract Technician LOS ANGELES, CA
Site & Studio Conservation, Project Manager: Kiernan Graves April - June 2024
Conservation and restoration of the "Inner Resources" mural by Paul Botello at City Terrace Park as part of an LA County Department of Arts and Culture funded apprenticeship program.
Mechanical and solvent-based removal of original mural varnish.
Graffiti removal and inpainting.
Participation in mural tours of East Los Angeles, studio visits of local art conservators, and artist workshops led by artist Paul Botello.
Attended Image capture workshop led by independent photograph technician, Ana Flavin.
Attended 3D Photogrammetry workshop for heritage conservation, led by mural conservator Samantha Emmanuel.
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Graffiti Reduction through Inpainting
Inpainting was conducted by mixing Golden Acrylics to create appropriately aged colors that accurately mask graffiti.