L. I.

 

Lisa is a bookbinder, conservator and artist that has served the Calgary area since 2004. She has trained across North America and Europe, and is experienced with many bookbinding traditions.

She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation with a specialization in book and paper and an accredited member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators with a specialization in books. Her work includes preventive conservation of collections as well as conserving and restoring books, paper and archival materials for institutional, private, and public collectors.

Lisa exhibits her art locally, nationally, and internationally. Her works are held in public and private collections in Canada, Japan, the United States and several European Countries. Lisa is passionate about her craft and is an avid bibliophile.

Lisa has a Finance degree from the University of Alberta. Her foundational art studies were taken through the Alberta College of Art and Design. She has a diploma in Book Conservation from the American Academy of Bookbinding, supplemented with ongoing professional development including internships, private study, conferences and workshops. She's studied with bookbinders, book/ paper/ photograph conservators, and finishers in Europe and North America including Reg Beatty, Don Etherington, Lee Oldford Churchill, Monique Lallier, Julia Miller, Sün Evrard, Hélène Jolis, Luigi Castiglioni, and François Brindeau. Lisa has an MA in Preventive Conservation from Northumbria University. She has experience with a variety of collections and materials and is currently working with the City of Calgary as a Public Art Conservator.

 

Clients Include:

  • Private Collectors

  • Canmore Museum

  • The Banff Centre

  • The Whyte Museum of the Rockies

  • Archives Society of Alberta

  • The City of Calgary

  • Conservation Solutions Inc.

  • Glenbow Museum

  • University of Calgary

  • University of Lethbridge

  • Youthlink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre

  • Esker Foundation

 

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