ORIANA MONTEMURRO
Head Conservator
Oriana has been practicing as a conservator since 2002. She originally trained at the Lombardy Conservation Center, Ente Nazionale A.C.L.I. Istruzione Professionale in Botticino, Italy, a program then recognized by the Istituto Centrale del Restauro in Rome. She engaged in many graduate professional internships before coming to stay in the United States in 2007. Her specialization is in easel paintings, murals, period frames, and contemporary art.
Andrew JAcobs
Owner
Andrew has worked in the field of project management services for art conservation for several years, and has worked on projects for clients recovering from the Thomas Fire, Montecito 1/9 Debris Flow, Woolsey and Camp Fires, and numerous smaller events throughout the Western United States including California, Nevada, and Utah. He now operates Avalon Labs, continuing to provide proposal preparation and project oversight to ensure all clients and collections receive the attention and care they need, and that Avalon Labs delivers the highest quality work in a warm, communicative, and timely manner.