This thesis presents research related to the conservation-restoration of a damaged painting by contemporary Slovenian artist Sandi ervek. It places particular emphasis on the differences between the approaches taken by the artist and the conservator-restorer. An accidental damage to a painting in a private collection enabled direct contact with the artist, who personally carried out the repair. Through an interview, documented in audio and video, the artist’s creative process was explored and compared with conservation-restoration methods that follow professional guidelines and utilize more stable materials and procedures.
The comparison of the two processes raised numerous conservation-restoration, philosophical, ethical, and legal questions. The study addressed the adaptability of conservation-restoration methods in the context of contemporary art, which often goes beyond traditional materials and concepts. The interplay of creative process, materials, and technologies was analyzed in greater detail through the example of the painting’s repair from both points of view. The work highlights the importance of collaboration between artists and conservators, who act as mediators in preserving cultural heritage. It also emphasizes the need to develop approaches that consider both the material and conceptual aspects of contemporary art.
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