MA Artwork Restoration and Conservation
Alis commenced as Objects Conservator with ICS in April 2021. Educated in Romania, Alis gained her Master’s degree in Art Conservation from the Bucharest National University of Arts in 2008. Since then, she has built an extensive portfolio in artwork conservation and restoration. In particular, she has a strong background panel paintings and polychrome surfaces, and maintains an interest in contemporary art. Alis works with a wide variety of art techniques and materials (both organic and inorganic), both in-situ and in the laboratory.
Before coming to Australia in 2019, Alis worked at Harmening 1824 undertaking curatorial work, and the restoration and conservation of artworks, historical buildings and heritage tourist attractions.
At ICS Alis has worked across all teams in the company. In the Paper Team she was responsible for the mould remediation of heritage books; in the Furniture Team she conserved a number of furniture pieces; and in the Textiles team she worked on the conservation of an Australian WW1 Flag with embroidered inscriptions, an American Indian Headdress, and a large 19th century tapestry. Alis’ main project in the Objects and Outdoor Heritage team has been the conservation of four mid-century modern polymer chandeliers designed by Flos.
