● Reseach Overview
What You’ll Learn
Explored whether farm-sourced natural coatings can offer a sustainable and accessible alternative to synthetic coatings in artwork preservation. Examined their performance and aesthetic appeal through experimental and survey research.
01/2026-08/2026
Occupation:
Researcher
Research Focus
Compared farm-sourced natural coatings with synthetic coatings to explore more sustainable and accessible methods for artwork preservation.
Experimental Method
Tested 12 artwork samples using natural and synthetic coatings under good and poor storage conditions for 21 days, tracking yellowing, warping, fading, and mold growth.
Lab Findings
Found that storage conditions affected preservation more than coating type, while synthetic coatings provided only a small advantage under optimal conditions.
Survey Results
Surveyed 10 participants and found that 9 ultimately preferred the naturally coated artwork, with eco-safety emerging as the strongest reason for preference.
Research 01
