SERVICES

From fine art to archival materials and family heirlooms, the preservation of culture is at the center of our work. We strive to be inclusive and open in our decision-making and environmentally sustainable in our actions. Our studio practice is located in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood, however, we are also available for remote and on-site work.

ASSESSMENTS + CONSULTING

FOR INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS

Condition assessments
Media identification
Technical analysis
Recommendations for packing, travel and display
Preparation of handling and display instructions

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT + CARE

FOR NEW OR ESTABLISHED COLLECTIONS

Storage space assessment and re-organization
Collection survey to identify immediate risks and conservation priorities
Implementation of cost-effective and sustainable preventive conservation measures
Selection of appropriate storage materials and Oddy testing
Identification and segregation of unstable plastics
Design of enclosures
Training of staff and volunteers
Assistance with the preparation of internal documents and policies

CONSERVATION + RESTORATION

FOR STABILIZING MATERIALS AND MITIGATING UNINTENDED VISUAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES

When found to be safe and appropriate, we can treat the following:

Traditional and contemporary works of art on paper
Documents on paper and parchment (bound or unbound)
Maps, architectural and technical drawings
Photographic materials
Modern materials (i.e. plastics) found in art, design or technical objects

A detailed proposal is submitted for approval prior to treatment, and all interventions are meticulously documented.

PRESERVATION MATTING + FRAMING

TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF OBJECTS

Using museum-quality materials and mounting techniques we can:

Hinge and mat two-dimensional objects.
Prepare sealed frame packages.
Retrofit historic and artist frames by adding UV filtering glazing, headspace, backing boards, sealing off-gassing components and upgrading the hardware.
Custom frame art, documents and objects after treatment. We have a curated selection of modern, commercially fabricated mouldings from manufacturers who share our concerns regarding environmental sustainability.

For custom milled frames or projects necessitating materials and skills unavailble, we will gladly recommend skilled framers in the city.

RESEARCH + WRITING

FOR THE CREATION OF KNOWLEDGE, VISIBILITY AND FUNDING

Applications for grants and funding for conservation projects
Preparation of bid document packages
Assistance in acquiring and interpreting data with following techniques: polarized light microscopy (PLM), microfadeometry (MFT), x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
Preparation of samples and cross-sections for more advanced analysis