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Jochen Letsch, GCF |
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Jochen joined ASA full-time in 2003 and heads the team at ASA since 2007. He brings with him a wealth of diverse expertise.
He finished
his Diploma of Visual Arts in 1995 in Germany and moved to
Australia in 1997.
As part of his studies he worked at the New England Regional
Art Museum in Armidale, where his work involved storeroom
duties, condition reporting and the preparation of artwork
for local and traveling exhibitions.
He holds a certificate in Desktop Publishing which he completed
in Australia and he has worked in both the print and web development
industries which make him well acquainted with digital media.
Jochen recently received his GCF qualifications after successfully
completing the Fine Art Trade Guild examination in September
2004. |
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Julie Sommerfeldt, GCF |
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Julie started at ASA in April 2005.
She is also trained in the field of bookbinding and restoration, having undertaken an apprenticeship
through TAFE with French born and trained Master Bookbinder, Sabine Piérard.
She lived for a year in London, working in various binderies gaining a broad spectrum of knowledge and industry experience.
In 2005, she had the privilege to work in book conservation back in the UK in the Codrington Library at All Souls College,
Oxford University.
Julie greatly enjoys the creativity and precision inherent in both bookbinding/restoration and conservation
framing, and the cross flow of techniques and ideology between the two related industries. |
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June Andersen, GCF |
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June founded the
company in 1993 and is still a vital part of the team here at ASA.
June is a Guild Commended Framer (GCF). This qualification is awarded by the Fine Art Trade Guild in the United Kingdom.
Having almost 30 years experience in the framing industry,
June gained a solid understanding of conservation practices whilst working at the
Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Her position there involved the mounting
of artwork for exhibition and archival storage.
Having spent 14 years living in Canada, owning and operating
a framing studio, June has taught for the Professional Picture
Framers Association (PPFA), USA and is still actively teaching
here in Australia at The Framing School. |
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Russell Pyke |
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Russell's background is in graphic design having spent 25 years
as an Art Director in the advertising industry.
His background has given him a keen eye for colour, design and balance, which
is essential in custom framing.
You will find Russell at ASA mainly during times when June teaches at
The Framing School or during major exhibition production times. |
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Ian Geraghty |
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Ian completed his BA (Hons) in Critical Fine Art Practice at Central Saint Martins, London, in 1996,
and his MA in Fine Art (Sculpture) at Chelsea, London, in 1997.
Ian then worked as a Gallery and Framing Technician for the Portland Gallery, London,
up until he moved to Sydney in 1999.
He is currently writing a PhD thesis at the College of Fine Arts, UNSW, titled: Reconfiguring the Frame: The Various Forms and Functions of the Physical Frame in Contemporary Art.
Ian lends ASA his expertise in custom finishes such as gesso frames and frame restoration. |
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