Thursday, 26 May 2011
Conserving a Legacy
When one speaks of the legacy of Christian Petersen, usually his public art created for Iowa State is first to come to mind. During his tenure, Petersen completed 12 major public works of art changing the way Iowa State would look forever. Conservator Francis Miller will share his personal experience with conserving Petersen's sculptures and discuss some of the unusual techniques he uses to ensure that Petersen's legacy will endure.