Marta Pilarska
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Marta Pilarska
Edinburgh, Scotland
Twitter: @M_Pilarska
Education
2015 - 2016
MSc International Heritage Visualisation
Digital Design Studio, Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
2006 - 2012
MA Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
Experience
November 2018 - present
Scanning The Horizon: 3D Digitisation Project Manager
Scottish Maritime Museum Trust
Responsible for management and delivery of ‘Scanning The Horizon’ Project:
- Responsible for data capture using current methods (high-resolution photography, photogrammetry, 3D laser scanning) and further post-processing;
- Processing and post-production of image datasets in a variety of software packages including Adobe CC and Autodesk Suite;
- Creation of high-quality 3D and 2D deliverables for internal use (conservation and monitoring of the collection) and for online viewing (engagement, outreach and increasing the museum’s presence online);
- Curating online content on the museum’s SketchFab website (including SketchFab VR/AR) and online promotion on social media
April 2017 - October 2018
Digital Documentation Intern,
Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Stirling, Scotland
Working on HES digital documentation projects of heritage scale sites and historic collections following current museum
& digitisation standards. Workflows involving various 2D & 3D imaging techniques of accurate data capture (digital photography, photogrammetry, laser scanning) and a range software packages for post-processing.
Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
Working independently on digital documentation
& conservation projects
with Polish conservators (digital imaging of a collection of heavily deteriorated medieval wax seals, illuminated vellum manuscripts, antique leather book covers, drawings and paintings). Providing digital imaging training to conservators and researchers in Poland.
Sept- Dec 2016
Visiting Lecturer / School of Simulation and Visualisation, Glasgow School of Art
Jun - Sep 2015
Stone Conservator
Nicolas Boyes Stone Conservation
Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
Assistant researcher: Conservation Technology
Institute for Conservation, Restoration and Study of Cultural Heritage; N. Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
Sculpture Conservator
Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation Restoration & Sculpture Commissions
Jul - Oct 2011
Conservation Assistant
Conservation of Sculpture and Objects Studio / CSOS INC,
Chicago, IL, USA
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Skills
IT: Photogrammetry, RTI, Digital Photography, Multiband Photography, Photoshop, 3DSMax, Laser Scanning, Leica Cyclone
CONSERVATION: preventive and interventive conservation of inorganic & organic materials, traditional skills, gilding, GPR survey, conservation science, Condition assessment, report writing, maintenance recommendations