espacios funcionales con un estilo elegante y
duradero.
Los muebles son diseños exclusivos trabajados
a mano y pueden ser fabricados a la medida
de su espacio.
Servicios de Conservación de Objetos de Arte y Muebles
Fine Arts International
1803 San Alejandro
Urb. San Ignacio
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00927
(787)764-6849
E-mail: conserva21@yahoo.com
EDUCACIÓN:
1993-1993 Conservation Analytical Laboratory (CAL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington,
D.C. Graduado del programa en Conservación de Muebles y Objetos de Madera.
89-89 University of District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. Continuación de estudios
en cursos como química, química orgánica y dibujo técnico.
1986 Detroit Institute of Art, The Herry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Detroit,
Michigan. “Conservation of Furniture and Finished Wood Surfaces”, programa bajo el maestro brit·nico David Hawkins.
86-86 Latin American Museum of Modern Art, Organization of American States,
Washington, D.C. Estudios profesionales en restauración y conservación de pintura,
papel y escultura en madera, bajo la supervisión del Jefe en Conservación, Lionel
N·jera.
1984 Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, graduado en Estudios
Generales.
SIMPOSIUMS Y CONFERENCIAS:
1993 “American Institute for Conservation”, Conferencia Anual, Denver Colorado.
1992 “International Institute for Conservation”, Conferencia Anual, Madrid, España.
1992 “Student Training Programs”, Conferencia Anual, Kingston, Canada.
1991 “American Institute for Conservation”, Conferencia Anual, Albuquerque, Nuevo México.
Furniture and Wooden Objects Conservation Services
1803 San Alejandro St.
Urb. San Ignacio
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00927
(787) 764-6849
E-mail: conserva21@yahoo.com
EDUCATION:
1989-1993 Conservation Analytical Laboratory (CAL), Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Graduated from the Furniture Conservation Training Program.
1987-89 University of District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. Continuing education, courses including Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Technical Drawing.
1986 Detroit Institute of Art, and The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, Detroit, Michigan. "Conservation of Furniture and Finished Wood Surfaces" Training Program under British Master David Hawkins.
1984 -86 Latin American Museum of Modern Art, Organization of American States, Washington, D.C. Professional studies in restoration and conservation of paintings, paper and wooden sculptures under the supervision of Chief Painting Conservator, Lionel Najera.
1984 University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, B.A. in General Studies.
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:
1998 “The Preservation of Santos”,Smithsonian Institution, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1990 "Color Theory and Practical Measurement", CAL, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.
1989 "Conservation of Twentieth Century Materials", Fashion Institute, New York.
1984 "Principles of Conservation and Preventive Care", Office of Museum Programs, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
1981 "Woodcut Techniques", Apprentice to Dennis Mario Rivera, El Taller, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
1982 "Silkscreen Techniques", Apprentice to Lorenzo Homar, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
SYMPOSIUMS AND CONFERENCES:
1993 "American Institute For Conservation, Annual Conference", Denver, Colorado.
1992 "International Institute for Conservation Annual Conference", Madrid, Spain.
1992 "Student Training Programs Annual Conference", Kingston, Canada.
1991 "American Institute For Conservation, Annual Conference", Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1990 "Student Training Programs Annual Conference", Winterthur, Delaware.
1988 "Gilding Conservation Symposium", Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia.
1985 "American Institute For Conservation, Annual Conference", Washington, D.C.
EXPERIENCE:
1998-2002 Fine Arts International, CÈsar PiÒeiro. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Conservation Laboratory. Responsible for conservation and restoration of furniture and objects, from the following collections: Institute of Puerto Rican Culture Museums; National Park Service, The Morro and San Cristobal Forts collections; Serralles Castle and Ponce History Museum; Pink House, Municipio de Caguas; Pio Lopez Museum, Cayey; Contemporary Art Museum of Sagrado Corazon University; Law Library of the Interamericana University, San Juan; and other public and private collections.
98-98 Fine Arts International, Cesar PiÒeiro. Washington, D.C. y San Juan, Puerto
Rico. Conservation Laboratory.
1989-96 American Conservation Consortium Ltd., Washington, D.C. Associate of Marc Williams, Furniture Conservator and former Director Furniture Conservation Department, Smithsonian Institution. Responsible for conservation and restoration of furniture and wooden objects, from the following collections: The White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Department of the Treasury and the Decatur House, Washington D. C.; Mount Vernon-George Washington's Home, Mount Vernon, Virginia; the Art Complex Museum, Duxbery, Massachusetts; the Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, Massachusetts; and other public and private collections.
1987-89 Evan Hughes Furniture, Washington, D.C. Worked under Evan Hughes and Tom Edmonds, Furniture Designers and Makers.
Involved in the design and construction of commissioned furniture pieces. Responsibilities included conservation and restoration of Art Nouveau and Art Deco style furniture from private collections. 1984-87 Gold Leaf Studios, Washington, D.C. Worked under William Adair, Frame Conservator; Bernard Sellem, French Master Framer and Guilder; Kan Phung, Cambodian Master Carver.
Responsibilities included the conservation and restoration of gilded objects including frames, furniture, sculpture and architectural details. Projects included working with the following collections: The White House, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Mount Vernon-George Washington's House, Mount Vernon, Virginia; the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Maryland; the North Carolina Museum of Fine Arts, Charleston, North Carolina; Marin County Landmark Society, San Francisco, California; the Edsel Ford House, Grosse Pointe, Michigan; the Equitable Life Assurance Co. and the Kennedy Galleries, New York, N.Y. and other public and private collections.
1982-84 El Montaje, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Performed as frame/conservator. Responsibilities included sales representation, direct contact with clients, and assisted in the overall administration.
1981-83 Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Organized and directed the framing and preservation of the Fifth (1981) and the Sixth (1983) Biennale of Latin American Engraving that consisted of more than 700 and 1,200 items respectively of approximately 500 Latin-American artists.
1979-81 Taller-Galleria Andre, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Organized and directed the framing and preservation of public and private collections. Performed as frame/conservator. Responsibilities included sales representation, direct contact with clients, and assisted in the overall administration.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS GIVEN:
1999 “The New Museum: Preventive Conservation in Museums”, Turabo University, Puerto Rico.
2000 “Cultural Heritage and the Conservation in Puerto Rico”, National Coordination of
Restoration. Institute Of Anthropology and History. Mexico City.
2000 “Furniture Conservation”, National Coordination of Restoration.
National Institute Of Anthropology and History. Mexico City.
2000 “Preventive Conservation in Museums”, Museums and Park Division, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and Municipality of Guayama, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Furniture and Wooden Objects Conservation”, Museums and Park Division, Institute
of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Packing and Handling Collections,, Museums and Park Division,
Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Emergency Plan: Hurricane, Fire and Earthquake,, Museums and Park Division, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Handling Collections” San Cristobal Fort, National Park Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Preventive Conservation”, Record Office, Puerto Rico, Luis MuÒoz MarÌn Foundation, RÌo Piedras, Puerto Rico.
2001 “Handling and Preventive Conservation”, Ponce History Museum, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
2002 “Santos, Polichrome Sculpture Preservation and Conservation”, Puerto Rico Museum of Art, Santurce, Puerto Rico
2003 “Emergency Plan: Hurricane, Fire and Earthquake”, Museums and Park Division, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2003 “Emergency Plan: Hurricane, Fire and Earthquake”, Pío López Martinez Museum, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, Puerto Rico.
2003 “Collections Care and Preventive Conservation in Museums”, Pío López Martinez Museum, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, Puerto Rico.
2003 “Preservation And Conservation of Military Objects”, 31 st. Annual U.S. Army
Museum System Training Course”, San Juan, Puerto Rico
LANGUAGES: Effective communication skills in English and Spanish.
INTERESTS: Member American Institute for Conservation
Member International Institute for Conservation
