Job Description
Statue Restoration Company seeks an experienced artisan who possesses 5 years of experience in granite/marble/plaster art creation, painting, and restoration. We have many interesting projects in our studio for artists who both have experience and a passion to paint and/or repair statues in various mediums.
Projects in the past 6 months include: the patina application on 7-foot bronze horse, the repair of a small marble horse that was broken into 10 pieces; the rebuilding of two fingers on a marble religious statue; repair of chips in two serpentine candlesticks; the rebuilding of missing components on a frog cement statue; the repainting of a plaster bust of St. Leo XIII, repainting and repair of a plaster St. Michael the Archangel statue, and the rebuilding of missing fingers and repainting of a cement Blessed Mother.
Our current projects include the patina application and repair of a 10-foot bronze statue of Columbus, the repainting of a 5-foot plaster statue of a Wise Man. We have two deer in the shop; one is in for a patina application; the other is a cement deer in for repainting. We are repairing an unusual chalk-ware statue from France of the Blessed Mother that is over 100 years old; after its repair we will repaint the statue to its traditional colors. We are in the midst of repairing a marble statue from the 1850s of a boy and his dog from a known sculptor, as well as evaluating the restoration plan of a 2000-year-old Roman statue that was used as a fountain.
In addition to our repairs, we engage in memorial artwork in the form of etchings and carved granite/marble artwork.
This position is part-time, 24 hours (three days) a week, with a pay range from $25 - $30 per hour with reporting to owner of the company.
As art restoration assistant you will apply your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
· Knowledge of tools relating to granite/marble/plaster preservation and the restoration industry
· Knowledge of preservation treatments as it relates to granite/marble and plaster statuary/monuments
· Mixing and coloring epoxies (or paint)
· Painting techniques as it relates to plaster and cement statues
· Blending of seams and profiles
· Sanding and finishing techniques.
· Professional use of sealants, cleaners, and other products with diverse types of stone materials
The ideal candidate possesses 5 years of experience with the following:
Successful candidates will have the following:
Candidates with skills from occupations such as carpentry and masonry are welcome to apply for this position.
Company Description
Artista Studios & Monument Works is a full service dimensional stone fabricator and art restoration studio located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Artista Studios, along with its sales companies in Stamford and Norwalk serves clients throughout Connecticut and also the surrounding states of New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Artista Studios & Monument Works is a full service dimensional stone fabricator and art restoration studio located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Artista Studios, along with its sales companies in Stamford and Norwalk serves clients throughout Connecticut and also the surrounding states of New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
...client base, and fantastic product bonuses, this opportunity is one-of-a-kind. Were a family with 13 locations offering top-tier training, great perks, and the support you need to succeed. Whether youre just beginning or looking to grow, were seeking stylists who are...
...Implements process improvements using effective planning practices through applications of Lean Manufacturing and standard industrial engineering tools. This would include coordination of the respective production processes to achieve on-time project completion based on...
...About Glyphic: At Glyphic Biotechnologies, we plan to create the protein revolution for which scientists and researchers have been waiting. We are developing a massively parallel, single-molecule proteome sequencing platform that will transform life science discovery...
...member, youll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business, watching your Learning Center grow! Competitive hourly compensation Through on-the-job training and learning opportunities,you can develop your career at Sylvan and succeed with us...
...Recruiter Hantz Group is a Michigan-based financial company that works with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial... ...relationships with hiring managers and interface with all levels of management in order to meet recruitment needs Reviews...