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Research paper thumbnail of Retablos & Santos: 'Altaring' The Life Of Philippine Heritage Through Future Generations

This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and res... more This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and restoration of retablos and santos at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the Philippines (NMP) and the Parish Church of La Purísima Concepción in Guiuan. In researching the restoration practices of cultural communities that retablos and santos hold significance to, this paper is framed by textual analysis, and interviews with heritage, ecclesiastic and conservation professionals. With ever-increasing cultural homogenisation, the importance of conservators working towards preventing cultural identities from being absorbed by universal discourses and popular cultures are argued in this paper. In reflecting upon knowledge systems and communication platforms that support conservation, the exchange of knowledge, its usability and wide audience possibilities as necessary pathways to preserving memory for living and future generations will be focused upon.

Research paper thumbnail of 'Hope lies with the mother'; The Shaping of Polish National Identity Though the Marian Faith of Local Saints

Polish Marian devotion has shaped the iconography of six modern artworks depicting St. Jadwiga of... more Polish Marian devotion has shaped the iconography of six modern artworks depicting St. Jadwiga of Anjou, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Pope John Paul II. Imagery of these saints has reinforced socio-political and religious principles via the Marian themes of parental suffering, chivalry and internationalism. In conjunction with relevant critiques, the methodology of iconography shall be used for its symbolic and historical focus to explore the depictions of these saints' lives and the varieties of media used to depict them. This methodology will examine how the relationship between traditional Polish religious ideology and the themes discussed are manifest within saint iconography to shape Polish identity.

Conference Presentations by Anastazja Harding

Research paper thumbnail of Documenting And Understanding Collections: A Conservation Collaboration With Jakarta Museum Of Fine Arts And Ceramics

Managing Risks To Collection Care, AICCM Conference, 2019

A preventative conservation grant project was undertaken by a student and two graduates from the ... more A preventative conservation grant project was undertaken by a student and two graduates from the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (GCCMC) at The University of Melbourne, in collaboration with Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik (MSRK) to monitor, document and understand common concerns for paintings and paper collections in Southeast Asian climates - specifically in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Research paper thumbnail of Retablos & Santos: 'Altaring' The Life Of Philippine Heritage Through Future Generations

ARTESH Conference, 2018

This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and res... more This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and restoration of retablos and santos at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the Philippines (NMP) and the Parish Church of La Purísima Concepción in Guiuan. In researching the restoration practices of cultural communities that retablos and santos hold significance to, this paper is framed by textual analysis, and interviews with heritage, ecclesiastic and conservation professionals. With ever-increasing cultural homogenisation, the importance of conservators working towards preventing cultural identities from being absorbed by universal discourses and popular cultures are argued in this paper. In reflecting upon knowledge systems and communication platforms that support conservation, the exchange of knowledge, its usability and wide audience possibilities as necessary pathways to preserving memory for living and future generations will be focused upon.

Teaching Documents by Anastazja Harding

Research paper thumbnail of Object Handling Manual

Preventative Conservation Basics Workshop: Object Handling Manual

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': Connecting Weavers Of Taiwan & Kawerau

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': 台湾与凯瓦劳织女的相遇

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': 台灣與凱瓦勞織女的相遇

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Retablos & Santos: 'Altaring' The Life Of Philippine Heritage Through Future Generations

This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and res... more This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and restoration of retablos and santos at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the Philippines (NMP) and the Parish Church of La Purísima Concepción in Guiuan. In researching the restoration practices of cultural communities that retablos and santos hold significance to, this paper is framed by textual analysis, and interviews with heritage, ecclesiastic and conservation professionals. With ever-increasing cultural homogenisation, the importance of conservators working towards preventing cultural identities from being absorbed by universal discourses and popular cultures are argued in this paper. In reflecting upon knowledge systems and communication platforms that support conservation, the exchange of knowledge, its usability and wide audience possibilities as necessary pathways to preserving memory for living and future generations will be focused upon.

Research paper thumbnail of 'Hope lies with the mother'; The Shaping of Polish National Identity Though the Marian Faith of Local Saints

Polish Marian devotion has shaped the iconography of six modern artworks depicting St. Jadwiga of... more Polish Marian devotion has shaped the iconography of six modern artworks depicting St. Jadwiga of Anjou, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Pope John Paul II. Imagery of these saints has reinforced socio-political and religious principles via the Marian themes of parental suffering, chivalry and internationalism. In conjunction with relevant critiques, the methodology of iconography shall be used for its symbolic and historical focus to explore the depictions of these saints' lives and the varieties of media used to depict them. This methodology will examine how the relationship between traditional Polish religious ideology and the themes discussed are manifest within saint iconography to shape Polish identity.

Research paper thumbnail of Documenting And Understanding Collections: A Conservation Collaboration With Jakarta Museum Of Fine Arts And Ceramics

Managing Risks To Collection Care, AICCM Conference, 2019

A preventative conservation grant project was undertaken by a student and two graduates from the ... more A preventative conservation grant project was undertaken by a student and two graduates from the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (GCCMC) at The University of Melbourne, in collaboration with Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik (MSRK) to monitor, document and understand common concerns for paintings and paper collections in Southeast Asian climates - specifically in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Research paper thumbnail of Retablos & Santos: 'Altaring' The Life Of Philippine Heritage Through Future Generations

ARTESH Conference, 2018

This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and res... more This paper aims to examine the role of living cultural heritage to materials conservation and restoration of retablos and santos at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the Philippines (NMP) and the Parish Church of La Purísima Concepción in Guiuan. In researching the restoration practices of cultural communities that retablos and santos hold significance to, this paper is framed by textual analysis, and interviews with heritage, ecclesiastic and conservation professionals. With ever-increasing cultural homogenisation, the importance of conservators working towards preventing cultural identities from being absorbed by universal discourses and popular cultures are argued in this paper. In reflecting upon knowledge systems and communication platforms that support conservation, the exchange of knowledge, its usability and wide audience possibilities as necessary pathways to preserving memory for living and future generations will be focused upon.

Research paper thumbnail of Object Handling Manual

Preventative Conservation Basics Workshop: Object Handling Manual

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': Connecting Weavers Of Taiwan & Kawerau

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': 台湾与凯瓦劳织女的相遇

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of 'KNOT+ED': 台灣與凱瓦勞織女的相遇

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2019

‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share t... more ‘KNOT+ED’ was an event facilitated by the Sir James Fletcher Museum to bring together and share the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous Taiwanese and Māori weavers. The purpose of the event was to encourage the sustainability of cultural knowledge by creating a platform for engagement with current and future generations. This booklet is a compilation of the key techniques and material uses of Tayal, Bunun and Māori traditional weaving skills, including the spiritual and symbolic meanings embodied and embedded within the weaving practices discussed.