Emily Fryer

Conservator

Experience

2007 - Present

Private Conservator

In November 2007 I set up my own conservation practice based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Offering treatment, advice and documentation of objects to Museums, Art Galleries, the City Council, private collectors and businesses.

2019 - 2020

Project Conservator, Canterbury Museum

Project conservator working on preparing Canterbury Museum’s special 150 objects for photography for their upcoming book.

2007

Object Conservator, Antarctica

I spent the “Winter Over” period conserving objects from Shackleton’s Hut at Cape Royds, such as tins of Marrow Fat and Boiled Fowl.

2007

Sculpture Conservator, Tate Gallery, London

I was responsible for checking New Acquisitions, condition surveying objects, installing exhibitions and performing conservation treatments of sculptures. I interviewed artists on their techniques, materials and attitudes to the conservation and preservation of their works.