Academic thesis
| Maleen Schalk: | The Installation Bergheidengasse by Josef Trattner. Inventory and Concept Development for the Conservation of a Contemporary Artwork made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester | Back |
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| Abstract: | This diploma thesis deals with the Installation Bergheidengasse by Josef Trattner from 1989, which is located in the courtyard of a school in Vienna and was created for activities of school children. The five sculptures, made from glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) and expanded polystyrene (EPS), underwent a thorough inventory and condition assessment. In view of the numerous reworkings in the past, a comprehensive conservation is necessary in order to keep the sculptures permanently stable and aesthetically pleasing. The primary focus is on the reinforcement and recoating of the GRP, supported by the finite element method (FEM) to simulate mechanical stresses. The concept developed, which emphasizes the importance of transdisciplinary exchange and the challenges of conserving modern materials, serves as a guide for the upcoming conservation and includes a maintenance plan. |
| Keywords: | Contemporary art, sculpture, polyester resin, modern coating systems, polystyrene, GRP laminate |
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