By: Lisa Bruno, Head Objects Conservator

Lisa Bruno, Head Objects Conservator — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:44:43 +0000

Hi Kenya, The Gortex was used temporarily on the front, as a barrier only for the wet blotter that was used to introduce water vapor. Water direct on the object would have been disasterous. When the bark was soft enough to manipulate, the Gortex and blotter were removed. The bark was plied into place and weighted until dry. The toned tissue fill was secured with the same adhesive used to consolidate the paint. This way, not too many diverse materials are introduced to the object. Lisa

By: Kenya Brown

Kenya Brown — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:39:59 +0000

Hi Ellen,
Great work and thanks for the details of the restoration. I was curious about how you inserted the Goretex. Was it from the back of the bark or did you cut out shapes and place them in the front? What kind of adhesive did you use to put the Goretex in place? Because it was bark what kind of consolidant did you use prior if any? PEG or another resin?
Keep up the good work!

Comments on: Resurrected Abelam Bark Painting Returned to View

By: Lisa Bruno, Head Objects Conservator

By: Kenya Brown