Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT
About This Event
Artist Gustavo Victor Goler
History of Conservation and Restoration of New Mexican Devotional Art
Gustavo Victor Goler, a master New Mexican artist, conservator, Santero and erudite speaker will present on the history of conservation and restoration of New Mexican devotional art. The presentation will examine early efforts to preserve altars in churches and institutions within the state, with a focus on individuals involved historically and those contributing to the field today. Additional topics include early overpainting of Santos and the contemporary philosophy guiding the cleaning and removal of overpaint, the intentional burning of areas on Bultos and Retablos, significant historic sites where Goler has worked, such as Las Trampas (currently celebrating its 200th year), and notable findings regarding materials used in the creation and conservation of these artworks and buildings.
Thursday, October 15th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
About This Event
Artist Gustavo Victor Goler
History of Conservation and Restoration of New Mexican Devotional Art
Gustavo Victor Goler, a master New Mexican artist, conservator, Santero and erudite speaker will present on the history of conservation and restoration of New Mexican devotional art. The presentation will examine early efforts to preserve altars in churches and institutions within the state, with a focus on individuals involved historically and those contributing to the field today. Additional topics include early overpainting of Santos and the contemporary philosophy guiding the cleaning and removal of overpaint, the intentional burning of areas on Bultos and Retablos, significant historic sites where Goler has worked, such as Las Trampas (currently celebrating its 200th year), and notable findings regarding materials used in the creation and conservation of these artworks and buildings.
Thursday, October 15th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT