Notice catalographique « Thataway again : an evaluation of an anti-graffiti coating for outdoor painted steel sculpture »
- Titre
- Thataway again : an evaluation of an anti-graffiti coating for outdoor painted steel sculpture
- Auteur ou éditeur
- Savage, Carolyn
- Queen's University
- Lieu de publication
- Kingston, Ontario
- Maison d'édition
- Queen's University
- Date de publication
- 2015
- Collation
- iii, 50p; ill. (chiefly colour)
- Résumé
- As sculptures in urban areas begin to deteriorate they can attract vandalism. Graffiti vandalism is an extensive and pervasive issue impacting outdoor public art. Regular maintenance and quick removal of graffiti are recommendations for limiting further graffiti applications. This research stemmed from the observations of the environmental impact over the course of a year on Thataway Again, an outdoor painted steel sculpture by Canadian artist Henry Saxe. The sculpture exhibits slow cumulative deterioration of the paint layer and promotion of biological activity. This sculpture is a cultural embodiment of Queen’s University support for Canadian artists. Produced not far from the Kingston area, this piece of contemporary Canadian cultural heritage is enjoyed by many students, faculty and residents on a regular basis, as it is located in a high traffic area.
- This sculpture last received maintenance in 1992. To assist with maintaining the sculpture in optimal condition, the application of an anti-graffiti, anti-soiling coating would extend intervals between regular maintenance by adding a layer of protection from soiling, biological activity and airborne pollutants, as well as possible vandalism.
- A comprehensive treatment proposal for Thataway Again has been compiled considering the use of a sacrificial polysaccharide anti-graffiti coating, PSS 20. Testing was conducted to determine if PSS 20’s properties were suitable for a painted steel substrate. PSS 20 responded very well to all testing, exhibiting good adhesion to the primed metal substrate. Graffiti removal was significantly improved. Colour change and gloss level changes in the substrate were minimal, with no variation of the paint layer after accelerated aging of the substrate. Even after the accelerated light aging simulating a ten year interval, past the manufacturer’s recommendations, the PSS 20 was easily removed along with any surface graffiti or soiling. The PSS 20 could improve the efficacy of regular maintenance in maintaining the original visual integrity of the sculpture.
- Notes
- Research project submitted to the Department of Art in conformity with the requirements for the Degree of Master of Art Conservation
- Langue
- English = Anglais
- Sujet
- Outdoor sculpture - Conservation and restoration
- Graffiti
- Sculpture en plein air - Conservation et restauration
- Pays
- Canada
- Type de document
- Monograph = Monographie
- Localisation
- NB 1199 S28 2015
- Clé
- 17453
- Collection
- Catalogue