Introducing our new Senior Objects Conservator: Tonja Morris

Tonja Morris

Senior Objects Conservator

Since 2012, Preservation Arts has had an active Objects Conservation Department. Today, the department has five conservators, each with a focused expertise. The conservation of objects requires precise reassembly and impeccable recreation of surface finishes. Our conservators have successfully treated numerous contemporary art sculptures including Viola Frey, Richard Shaw, Robert Arneson, Ai Wei Wei, Mark Newson and more.

We are pleased to add to our staff Tonja Morris, who comes to Preservation Arts from the Walt Disney Family Museum. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona with BFA in Art History, with a minor in Conservation Studies. She earned her Master’s of Science degree in Art Conservation from the University of Delaware Winterthur Art Conservation Program with a specialization in objects conservation. In her career, she has held positions at the Freer Gallery and Sackler Museum of Art, Asian Art Museum, and the Oakland Museum of California. She is a Professional Associate with AIC.

Tonja brings expertise in mixed media including encaustic, ceramics, glass, plaster, enamels, gilded surfaces, leather, metal, ivory, stone, and wood.

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Our conservators have successfully treated numerous sculptures including Viola Frey, Richard Shaw, Robert Arneson, David Gilhooley, MC Esher, Ritsue Mishima, David Linger, and decorative arts objects such as Spode ceramics, Herend porcelain, Ancient Greek red figure pottery, Steuben glass, and Murano glass.

Please contact Preservation Arts for any object conservation projects you may be considering. Call 510-808-7894 or email info@preservation-arts.com.