Removing Murals, Detaching Murals, Taking A Mural Off A Wall

http://www.fineartconservationlab.com Different ways to remove murals from walls and what to watch out for. This video will be of help to people working in the fields of historic preservation, architectural restoration, mural restoration, art conservation, general contractors on historic properties, project planners, legal council and attorneys.

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• faclinc
• historic preservation
• architectural restoration
• mural restoration
• art conservation
• legal testimony
• expert testimony

[nancytmccoy]

Scott conserved some very rare, large outdoor murals from 1936 at Fair Park, where he helped educate the public on their importance. This video is another excellent example of his contributions to his profession and to contractors, owner, architects and others who may be involved in the conservation of murals, by sharing his knowlege in such a clear and informative way.

[bestartdoc]

@nancytmccoy Thanks Nancy. I enjoyed working with your firm on the enormous project with the City of Dallas. BTW, those of you reading this... Nancy McCoy's firm, Quimby McCoy Architects in Dallas, is an exceptional firm for architectural/historic preservation restoration, project oversight etc.

[lojs87]

It is such a beautiful and amazing process. It's incredible to watch how much time and care goes into the removal and conservation of each mural. It is so importportant to preserve these works of art. There needs to be more people like this taking such care into paintings. You guys do such amazing work!

[bestartdoc]

@SaulBourgy Saul, I know exactly what you mean by feeling abhorred. I also would leave murals in the place they were created and I feel an ethical compelling need to do so. But, like you said, "saving art" sometimes means getting it out of the building. The last mural I inspected in Florida is in a building that is being demolished because it is so far overrun with black mold there is no way to save the building. So, before demolition gets started, the historical mural needs to come out.

[bestartdoc]

@JasonBraxtm I'd love to work with you Jason. Give me a call so we can talk about the possibilities. 805 564 3438

[bestartdoc]

@CarjlHagler Thanks Carjl, I'm looking forward to figuring out your interesting project together.

[bestartdoc]

@ShirleyCadwal Of course Shirley. Give me a call at my office ay 805 564 3438

[bestartdoc]

@CasandraBetbe Thanks for your comment Casandra. Look over the other videos on the bestartdoc channel. There is some interesting stuff.

[bestartdoc]

@MaxLutzhf That was an interesting episode. You should have heard the reaction when they got the piece of mural in the mail... "We didn't know you could do that!" It turned the lay suit around for the artist... and I was the expert witness for Shell. But Shell was happy with my work as it helped to get the suit settled.

[bestartdoc]

@DeborahAndrewf Thanks for your comment Deborah. You can also call me and I'm happy to discuss your project for free. Call my office at 805 564 3438

[bestartdoc]

@TomhyBeang Tom,

I'm glad we are able to help and answer all your questions. Call me all you like in order to get this project worked out with your company and client.