In contemporary art conservation, the preservation of preparatory drawings has emerged as a significant challenge, particularly when these works are executed on unconventional materials.
Modern artists in India often create preparatory drawings on diverse supports, which may include non-traditional mediums that break away from classical norms of conservation. This talk presents a case study of three preparatory drawings executed on butter paper, a delicate and unusual support that posed numerous challenges for conservators.
Speakers
Ritwika Basak and Rattan Kaur Rainu
