Even though you
may not consider 1985 to be historic, a 30 year old mural in a public place may
be of considerable interest and may be included in a contract to be protected,
saved, removed or reinstalled someplace else. Such is the interest in this
iconic mural in downtown Los Angeles, which is flaking badly.
On a 75 ft. boom lift to
evaluate the condition of Anthony Quinn as the “Pope of Broadway”,
1985 by Eloy Torrez in
downtown Los Angeles
Other murals
that are commonly included in renovation contracts are paintings that were
created as part of the Works Projects Administration and are known as “WPA
Art.” The specialized expertise
presented in this article and video is of most interest to maintenance
department directors, historic preservation architects, construction firms and
general contractors that do historic preservation work and government agencies
letting contracts that include mural restoration. Whether in the private sector
or an organizations in charge of the care of public art collections, those
renovating historic homes with decorative painting and murals will find this of
interest.
Scott M. Haskins has been consulting on
mural projects and has been performing the preservation, conservation and
restoration work on murals since 1975. The professional expertise that he has
acquired is indeed versatile and can be put to work for your project. In fact,
much of the reputation of Fine Art
Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.) is based on difficult problem
solving both on the wall and is based on our ability and determination to work
well as a team member on a construction site. But, in order for Scott Haskins
to be interested, the potential project does not need to be high profile, have
difficult problems and be a logistical nightmare. Small, straightforward
projects will also get the due respect and attention.
Fine Art
Conservation Laboratories is made up of two experienced office managers, 3
experienced art conservators (all over 15 years after training), a conservation
technician and other support personnel as needed. On
large projects, team organization and working with numerous committees is an
important ability. In these cases, an excellent quality team of professional associates comes
together to contribute a great depth of experience in craftsmanship and talent,
problem solving expertise, analytical capabilities, professionalism and art
connoisseurship.
As can be seen
on the Mural Capability Statement below (click on the link), mural restoration
projects have been performed in Italy, England and in 14 states in the US. Traveling great distances, even
internationally, to inspect, plan and review your project is not a problem.
Here are some remarks from clients, other art
conservation professionals, contractors and project administrators:
Mark Garrido,
Project Manager for the General Contractor on the project posted the following
on linkedin for Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.).
"Scott and
his FACL staff of highly competent professional art conservators performed the
critical salvage and restoration of a very valuable, irreplaceable historic
mural in the main lobby of the Burbank, CA Police/Fire headquarters (as a sub
to the general contractor for the City of Burbank). This restoration was a
major component of a large water damage correction project that included
replacement of the curtain wall system, stone flooring, planters and memorial
monument in the middle of and surrounding the mural. Project scheduling was
very tight and coordination critical and complex. Under Scott's hands-on
leadership, FACL's restoration of the mural was flawless, their performance
timely and seamless and their cooperation and team work exemplary. Without
reservation, I give Scott and FACL my highest recommendation." Service Category: Art conservation. Year
hired: 2009 Top Qualities: Great
Results, Expert, High Integrity
“I am working primarily on mural projects
these days. You are truly an inspiration in our field! Thanks Scott
for your videos! Deborah Uhl, Mural Conservator, Colorado
“The monies
spent for your services are the best money we ever spent (consultation,
collection survey, project proposals and reporting materials)” Wendy Adair, VP
of University Achievement, Texas Southern University, TSU), Houston, Texas http://www.tsumurals.com
“Scott, you may
be the best conservator I know in the country. I have enjoyed working with you
more than I can express.” Perry Huston, Past AIC President, Dallas, Texas http://www.fairparkmurals.com
“This was a very
politically charged project in the City of San Francisco for over 10 years. We
needed someone beyond reproach that we could count on to “knock the ball out of
the park.” That’s why we chose Scott Haskins and FACL. Mr. Al Albano,
Consultant, Piazzoni Mural Project, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.
Scott and his staff performed perfectly and
did superb quality conservation work on this very delicate painting
conservation project. His skills as Conservation Team Leader were superb and
much appreciated. Dr. Carl Grim, Chief Conservator, De Young Museum
Click
Here for Mural Conservation Capabilities Statement: http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/mural/
Click
Here for Restoration Consultation Clients: http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/consultations/
Contact
info:
Scott M. Haskins
805 564 3438 Office, 805 570
4140 mobile (California)
See short lab tour video:
YouTube Channel for mural restoration/conservation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE1FF71CC598A8E79
You can also checkout Our Different Article Here:
http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/mural-restoration-consultation-services-historic-preservation-fine-art-expertise-art-conservation/
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