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Laura MartĂnez GarcĂa +34 635 82 56 00 Email: lauramgt89@gmail.com
Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, speciality textile
Presentation
My name is Laura Martinez. My career in the art world began in 2007 when I started the Bachelor’s degree of Art History, but I realized that I just wanted to be a spectator and studious, but I wanted to enjoy from a more practical view, have direct contact. Investigating, I found studies conservation and restoration of cultural property, and from the first moment I excited. So in 2010 I enrolled in the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Valladolid, combining conservation and restoration with the end of my studies in Art History. Finally I went to the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Palencia, for my expertise in the field of textiles, completed in 2014. Currently, my passion for art to grow, and my desire to learn, so I enrolled in 2014 in the Master’s in Appraisal and Cataloging Antiquities and Art, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, and a year later, I started a Master’s in Diagnosis of the State of Heritage Conservation (of which I only have the dissertation, about archaeological textiles and the use x-ray or mammography for study), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla.
Qualifcations
> Master’s in Diagnosis of the state of conservation of the heritage properties (2015- to present, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, España) > Master’s in Appraisal of Antiquities and Art. Modality online. (2014-2015, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares and Escuela de Arte y Antigüedades, Madrid, Spain) > Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, speciality textile (2010-2014, Escuela de Arte y Superior de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Palencia, Spain) > Bachelor in Art History (2007-2013, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain) > Theoretical course: preventive conservation of textile collections. Asociación de conservadores y restauradores de BB. CC. del Principado de Asturias (6 hours) > Summer course, 2011: Managing ethnographic heritage. Restoration and filing attachment. Rincón del Labrador, Santa Espina, Valladolid (80 hours) > Summer practice in conservation and restoration of Rosarillo Church, Valladolid. Cleaning and cataloging of cultural property (30 hours) > Course: Macroscopic Recognition of the most used for the development of Cultural Heritage Woods. Escuela de Arte y Superior de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales de Valladolid (10 hours))
Restored works
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Conservative and restorative of antique textiles o April 2017– present – Restoration of textile s. XVII-XVIII with embroidery of gold and silver. Private Client. o March 2016 – May 2016 - Restoration of the clothes of two Angels of the circle of Gregorio Fernández, s. XVII (of polychromatic skirts); Restoration of a habit belonging to a sculpture of San Felipe Neri, Taller de Gregorio Fernández?, c. 1622; Preventive conservation tasks with the elaboration of an exhibition stand for a velvet with applied embroidery of the XVI century. Archbishopric of Valladolid. Restored pieces for the exhibition Corpus Christi. History and celebration. Held in the Cathedral of Valladolid. o March 2015 – Restoration of two polychrome african masks. S. XX. Private Client. o June 2015 – August 2015 – Restoration of wool shawl, called 'one hundred colors'. Traditional folk clothing. Private Client o November 2014 - February 2015 – Restoration ritual tissue of Kingdom of Oku (Cameroon). Fundación Alberto Jiménez Arellano Alonso, Valladolid, España. o Febrauary 2014 – May 2014 – Restoration a sculpture of San Isidro Labrador with two oxen and an angel. Cotanes del Monte, Valladolid, España. o July 2013 - September 2013 – Conservation and restoration of different textile works ( chasuble, cope and cushions) in the company Tessili Antichi srl, Viterbo, Italia
Restored works
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Adviser for exhibitions (preventive conservation works and specifc actions on fabrics) and realization of cataloging sheets of old textiles. Exhibition curator: Alejandro Rebollo Matías. Junta de Cofradías de Semana Santa de Valladolid. o March 2017 – April 2017 - Exhibition: Vera Icon. Symbol and image of the passion. o May 2016 – August 2016 – Exhibition: Corpus Christi. History and celebration. Held in the Cathedral of Valladolid. o March 2016 - April 2016 – Exhibition: Nazarenus. Symbol, iconography and art of the Viacrucis. o March 2015 - april 2015 – Exhibition: Signa Christi. Simbols and emblems of Passion.
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Others (diffusion of the profession of the conservative-restorer of cultural property) o 20 Noviembre 2015 – Conference: The restorers: doctors of art. Fundación Alberto Jiménez Arellano Alonso, Valladolid, España. o 12 Noviembre 2014 - Conference: How science helps understanding African art?. Fundación Alberto Jiménez Arellano Alonso, Valladolid, España.
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Training Period o Curso 2012-2014 – Conservation and restauration of different textile works. o Curso 2010-2012 – Conservation and restauration of different scuplture polychrome.
Restored works
Present - Restoration of textile s. XVII-XVIII with embroidery of gold and silver
General photographs (back and front)
It is a textile with embroidery applied in gold and silver with oriental motifs. This tissue had been manipulated and cut in a previous intervention. It presents great dirt, oxidation, soil strands, loss of material, in addition to previous interventions that were causing deformations (new seams).
Details
Purl with UV light
Purl
Prior to his intervention, a series of tests were carried out: •Solubility test for dyes •Organoleptic examinations •Examination with electron microscope •Examination with UV light •Material Analysis •Ligament analysis Tissue ligament
Removal the lining
Chemical cleaning test
Micro-aspirate
Cleaning test result
The treatments carried out are: sampling, removal of the lining (with stitching through the embroidery), a first micro-aspirate, chemical cleaning tests (will be carried out a mechanicalchemical cleaning)
March 2016 – May 2016 – Restoration for the exhibition Corpus Christi. History and celebration Clothes of two Angels of the circle of Gregorio Fernández, s. XVII The two sculptures had a double garment, the first of the nineteenth century, made with pieces of cloth belonging to other textiles, was nailed to the body of the angels. The second, which was below, was the original of the sculptures, s. XVII. It was a polychrome linen cloth. The sleeves were also made of polychrome linen but were glued together. In the images you can see both clothes.
Clothes of two Angels of the circle of Gregorio Fernรกndez, s. XVII
Removal of clove Micro-aspirate
The clove that held the s. XIX to access the s. XVII. Subsequently, a microaspiration and a chemical cleaning were carried out to remove the oxidized varnish from the polychromy. Chemical cleaning
Clothes of two Angels of the circle of Gregorio Fernรกndez, s. XVII On the left the final appearance after the restoration. Once the cleaning was finished, the polychromy was varnished with a double function, as a consolidator and as a protective layer. Also, to tie the skirt in the back of the sculptures and not to reload all the weight in the two tapes (in time would end breaking), a reinforcement was made as an internal belt of linen.
Restoration of a habit belonging to a sculpture of San Felipe Neri, Taller de Gregorio Fernรกndez?, c. 1622 The habit presented a great accumulation of dirt, especially in the back. In addition, the fibers were dehydrated which caused the silk to open longitudinally.
Restoration of a habit belonging to a sculpture of San Felipe Neri, Taller de Gregorio Fernรกndez?, c. 1622
A first aspiration was made to pass a wash of the habit, in this way the dirt was removed and the fibers were hydrated (images above). Subsequently, the lagoons (images left) were consolidated with silk. To the right the habit after the restoration.
Elaboration of an exhibition stand for a velvet with applied embroidery of the s. XVI
Measures and schematic of the realization of the support. From the interior to the exterior the materials used were: •Polycarbonate •Cotton Muleteer •Black synthetic fabric (on which velvet rests) •Velcro (sewed velcro on the back of velvet to spread the tensions) The support was placed in inclined plane, avoiding the tensions to the fabric
Finally, for this exhibition was realized a rectangular support for a velvet with embroidery applied in gold and silk of s. XVI, that was part of the old hangings of Valladolid Cathedral
March 2015 – Two polychrome African masks
Chemical cleaning
Removing oxidized elements
The masks had surface dirt, oxidized elements, losses polychrome and fissures.
Volumetric reintegration
Chromatic reintegration
It was decided to: - Mechanical and chemical cleaning - Removing oxidized elements - Volumetric and chromatic reintegration
June 2015 – August 2015 - Wool shawl, called 'one hundred colors'. Traditional folk clothing
This textile was of great dimensions. It had serious deformations, due to being bent, surface dirt and presented material losses all over the surface.
The textile was aspirated, aligned with cold steam and weights, and finally to the consolation of the lagoons by means of partial supports and restoration point. Finally, a circular support was developed for its conservation
Microaspiration
Aligned tissue. Removing deformations
Consolidation of material losses. Process.
November 2014 - February 2015 – Restoration ritual tissue of Kingdom of Oku (Cameroon). Fundación Alberto Jiménez Arellano Alonso This is a total of 6 meters ceremonial cloth (four pieces), made of cotton and dyed with natural indigo. Due to inadequate exhibition, they presented alterations fabrics derived from it, such as severe deformations, opening seams and frayed ends.
Due to the passage of time, had accumulated dust and dirt
November 2014 - February 2015 – Restoration ritual tissue of Kingdom of Oku (Cameroon).
Microaspiration
Aligned tissue. Removing deformations
Elimination of previous interventions
The processes to be followed were: - Solubility tests - Mechanical cleaning microaspiration - Lined tissue (removal of deformations) - Elimination of previous interventions - Consolidation - Development of exhibition stand Consolidation of tissue
November 2014 - February 2015 – Restoration ritual tissue of Kingdom of Oku (Cameroon).
Before intervetion
After the intervention
The new display system consisted of placing a strip of 100% natural flax in the back, and also was sewn a strip of velcro. In the wall, placed wooden slats , isolated and treated, to which is installed the other piece of velcro, avoiding deformations for the weight of the fabrics and distributing the tensions.
February 2014-March 2014 – Restoring a sculpture of San Isidro Labrador The figure of San Isidro presents: •surface dirt •Stains of unknown origin •Friction and wear in the polychrome •Loss of support material •Cracks and breaks (base of the Angel) •Wax residue •Aging protection film •Burns and smoke blackening candle
February 2014-March 2014 – Restoring a sculpture of San Isidro Labrador
Mechanical-cleaning
Mechanical-cleaning. Removing residual adhesive
Removing surface dirt
February 2014-March 2014 – Restoring a sculpture of San Isidro Labrador
Volumetric reintegration
Volumetric reintegration and plastered
Volumetric reintegration and plastered
Cromatic reintegration
February 2014-March 2014 – Restoring a sculpture of San Isidro Labrador The processes were performed: •Mechanical cleaning •Removing traces of adhesive and wax drops •Chemical cleaning - removing stubborn dirt, aqueous cleaning tassels and crown •Volumetric reintegration •Fix the base of Angel •Plastered •Chromatic reintegration •Final protection
Final photograph
July - September 2013 – Chasuble s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy
This chasuble was divided into two parts and had no lining. It was decided: •Mechanical cleaning •Vaporization and aligned •Consolidation of loose threads •Set Maline •Set lining •Mounting the chasuble
July - September 2013 – Chasuble s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy
Vaporization and aligned of the two parts
July - September 2013 – Chasuble s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy
Consolidation of loose threads
Set of tule (to protect and prevent further damage)
July - September 2013 – Chasuble s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy Final photograph
July - September 2013 – Cope of s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy
This is a cope, which possessed surface dirt, stains and small losses of material. So we proceeded to: •Mechanical cleaning •Unstitched the lining and interior cleaning •Clining with water more Laponite and suction chamber •Aligned •Consolidation •Sewn Lining
July - September 2013 – Cope of s. XIX, Convent ‘di Santa Rosa’, Viterbo, Italy
Cleaning
Aligned of tissue
Cleaning with Laponite
Consolidation of tissue
Adviser of exhibitions and realization of cataloging sheets of old textiles for the catalog of the exhibitions
Exhibition: Vera Icon. Symbol and image of the passion
Realization a cataloging sheet of a Silk Engraving, s. XVIIIXIX. In addition, aspired to the habit of a sculpture, and helped with the assembly of a painting, imitating the cloth of the Veronica.
Exhibition: Corpus Christi. History and celebration
A cataloging sheet of an embroidered pallium was made, from 1926. Likewise, it was consulted regarding the exhibition of this piece and a sculpture dressed, the Faith, was drawn up (image above)
Exhibition: Nazarenus. Symbol, iconography and art of the Viacrucis
Realization a cataloging sheet of a Nazarene Child Jesus dressed, s. XVIII. In addition, a punctual intervention of restoration in the habit.
Catalogin sheet
Punctual intervetion: paillettes consolidation
Exhibition: Signa Christi. Simbols and emblems of Passion
I made two cataloging sheets: the image above is from the cataloging sheet of a liturgical textile; the right image, of a veil of passion
Diffusion of the profession of the conservative - restorer of cultural property
Conference about the technical and material study on the collection 'The Kingdom of Oku', belonging to the JimĂŠnez Arellano Alonso Foundation (Museum of African Art).
Talk explaining the profession of conservative- restorer of works of art, since a work arrives at the workshop until the end of the restorative process.
Training period
Course 2013-2014– Chasuble s. XVI and s. XVII-XIX, Diocese of Zamora
The chasuble has elements of s. XVI, embroidered, and s. XVIII-XIX, tissue side. This had material loss, deformations, gaps, large wet spots, stains of unknown origin and surface dirt. In the embroidery we find lost threads, loose threads, and previous interventions.
Course 2013-2014– Chasuble s. XVI and s. XVII-XIX, Diocese of Zamora The most important processes are: •Cleaning chasuble •Removing the chasuble •Aligned •Removal of previous interventions •Consolidation of embroidery
Removing the chasuble. This allowed us to better management of all elements of the chasuble.
Cleaning chasuble
Course 2013-2014– Chasuble s. XVI and s. XVII-XIX, Diocese of Zamora
Aligned by wetting with cold steam
Removal of previous interventions
Course 2013-2014– Chasuble s. XVI and s. XVII-XIX, Diocese of Zamora
Fixation lines used Aligned and consolidation of embroidered
Course 2013-2014– Dress baby Jesus (sacred clothes)
This is a dress that baby Jesus had a serious deformations, both the tissue and in the lace, surface dirt, a series of spots of unknown origin, lost elements (sequins) and applications in risk to discard.
Lost elements and oxidationin some sequins
Deformations
Course 2013-2014– Dress baby Jesus (sacred clothes)
The treatment was carried out: •Cleaning (mechanical) •Vaporization / aligned •Securing loose metal items •Set Melinex in lace •Making support
Cleaning mechanical cleaning and employment of Wishab®
Course 2013-2014– Dress baby Jesus (sacred clothes)
Vaporization and aligned. Eliminating deformations of the tissue and lace
Course 2013-2014– Dress baby Jesus (sacred clothes)
Securing loose metal items
Making support
Course 2013-2014– Dress baby Jesus (sacred clothes) Initial and final photograph
Course 2012-2013 – Baby hat (household furnishings)
This is a baby hat. Had serious deformations, surface dirt and some stains of unknown origin.
Course 2012-2013 – Baby hat (household furnishings) The process followed was: •Washing •Conducting support •aligned •Making final support and case
Aqueous cleaning
Aligned and removing deformations
Course 2012-2013 – Baby hat (household furnishings)
Initial photograph
Final photograph
Course 2011-2012 – Crucifed Christ s. XVI
The Crucified had been cleaned with an abrasive substance and had losses of polychrome. Also the varnish was old and yellowed and arms were putting out of join
Course 2011-2012 – Crucifed Christ s. XVI
Removing adhesive residues
Cleaning Gluing arms
Course 2010-2011 – Lady of the Sorrows, s. XVIII, Cathedral of Valladolid
This bust of Sorrows was made with various materials such as wood, cloth glued white veil-, glass -eyes and tears-and metal -crown and dagger-.
Alterations map Pérdidas volumétricas Elementos metálicos Pérdidas de policromías Grietas Cera
Course 2010-2011 – Lady of the Sorrows, s. XVIII, Cathedral of Valladolid The principal alterations were presented: - Accumulation of dust and surface dirt - Cracks in the wooden base - Wax Stains - Loss of polychrome - Losses volumetric Cleaning and dewaxing
Course 2010-2011 – Lady of the Sorrows, s. XVIII, Cathedral of Valladolid Cleaning
Course 2010-2011 – Lady of the Sorrows, s. XVIII, Cathedral of Valladolid
Volumetric and chromatic reintegration
Other data of interest
• At typical of the restoration tasks, also there is conservation preventive with the realization of supports and specific textile covers and work preventive conservation such as the data collection of environmental parameters to control the state of the works, both textiles and sculptural.
Other data of interest
• Kingdom closely, are scientists and art historical studies before the intervention in any piece, since it is necessary to know all the details of it to better anticipate their problems and apply appropriate treatments (fiber analysis, macroscopic photographs, alterations maps with software, etc.)
Analysis of tissues and ligaments fibers
Alterations maps