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Lydia Gutierrez

Member profile details

Membership level

Full Member

First name

Lydia

Last name

Gutierrez

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Regional Group

Auckland

Business address

PO Box 9150 Newmarket Auckland 1149

Occupation

Paintings Conservator

Specialism/expertise

Easel Paintings

Available for:

Conservation advice and treatment of objects.

About/bio

Lydia Gutierrez trained in the Conservation of Easel paintings at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. In the UK Lydia worked with leading specialists in the field of paintings conservation and research, and upon returning to NZ undertook internships and contract work with various public institutions including the Auckland Art Gallery and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Lydia has worked privately since 2008 and specialises in paintings created using oil, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, wood, and other substrates. She has extensive experience with treating paintings made by New Zealand artists ranging from the late 19th century to contemporary works. In addition to treatments, Lydia offers surveys of collections to assess their condition.

Qualifications and/or experience

2004-2007 - Post graduate Diploma in Conservation of Easel Paintings, Courtauld Institute of Art, London
2006-7 - Studio Assistant, Sarah Cove Paintings Conservation, London
2008 - Marilyn Mayo Internship in Paintings Conservation, Auckland Art Gallery
2008 - present - Private Practice, Auckland

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