Amanda Rundle
MAC Candidate
Art Conservation Program
Stream: Treatment
Specialization: Paintings
Areas of Interest: Contemporary materials, history of materials and techniques, medieval art, conservation ethics
During her undergraduate degree at Queen’s Amanda studied philosophy and art history, with a particular focus on hermeneutics and aesthetic theory. After earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts, she earned a Graduate Diploma of Business from the Smith School of Business. Before returning to Queen’s, Amanda worked, travelled, and studied chemistry at the University of Toronto. She also developed her artistic skills with studio art courses that emphasized the methodologies and techniques of French, 19th C. academies. As an Assistant Archivist with the Oakville Historical Society, Amanda had the opportunity to conduct a documentation project of historic artefacts at The Thomas House while developing and curating exhibitions for public display and outreach. As an emerging paintings conservator, Amanda will build upon her academic and professional experiences to ensure the ethical preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.