Megan,
The branches will need to be treated no matter what country they
come from. Freezing does not always work. I re treated with anoxic treatment
many branch items that were frozen to prevent infestation.
Synthetic branches you may want to consider treatment as well
depending on material.
Bill
ACI
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Hello everyone,
I am cross-posting this query to both OSG and the Pest-list as I hope to
find an answer to this dilemma soon. Our Curator of Dec Arts & Design
approached me yesterday with a proposal from the designers the Campana
Brothers.
At the request of our institution, they have proposed the design for an
installation in our temporary exhibition space for Contemporary Art. They
would like to fill the room with bare tree branches- on the walls, floor,
hanging from the ceiling, etc and then place permanent collection objects
throughout, including a carved bedroom set, fashion arts, ceramics, paintings,
and so on.
My initial reaction to the curator was that this could work, but that the
branches would have to be bagged and frozen prior to arrival at the museum.
We do not have a freezer for collections, therefore it would have to take
place off-site and for an unknown expense. My suggestions have not been
received well by some. Since the designers are located in Brazil, we also
don't know where the branches will be coming from. Is it possible to
purchase treated bare branches? I assumed freezing would be the low-cost
option, but am I overlooking another treatment? Or am I overreacting to the
potential pest hazard of bringing a large number of tree branches into the
museum?
The curator is drafting a contract as I type this, and I would like to
include some requirements if possible. If anyone has had experience working
with artists using large quantities of "fresh" organics in a museum setting,
or if you have a solution to de-bugging the branches, I would be grateful
for any tips, advice, or suggestions!
Thank you so much!
Megan
Megan J. Emery
Assistant Conservator of Objects
cincinnati art museum
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202
t: (513) 639-2869
f: (513) 639 2996
[email protected]
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