The studio is staffed with four conservators specializing in the conservation treatment of works of art on paper and photographs.  Each has received an M.A. and Certificate of Advanced Study in the Conservation of Works of Art from the Art Conservation Program at the State University College at Buffalo, one of the leading programs of its kind in the United States. Staff members combine years of experience in museum and private conservation practice. 

Jiuan-Jiuan Chen joined the studio in the fall of 2007. She received an M.A. and C.A.S. in Art Conservation from Buffalo State College in 2001 and an M.A. in Art History...more

Paul Messier's background in the field of photography and paper conservation combines academic and apprenticeship training with extensive treatment experience. He holds an A.B. cum laude in art history...more

Diane Tafilowski has worked as a treatment conservator at the studio since 1996. Her areas of specialization include advanced flattening and cleaning techniques on 20th century gelatin silver photographs…more

Lauren Varga started her conservation career as a pre-program intern at the studio in 2001. She has since completed her master’s degree in paper conservation and successfully completed an advanced training internship in the paper conservation laboratory at the Art Institute of Chicago ….more