This interview with Folkert de Jong is in reference to his general artistic practice. Through this interview, carried out in the context of University of Amsterdam's Master's in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, specialization Contemporary Art, the conceptual choices for the artist's materials is presented and several issues regarding longevity are being discussed. The last part of the interview contains a demonstration given by the artist on the construction of casts using his mould.

Interviews in Conservation Research is a growing oral history collection to inform research in conservation, restoration and presentation of works of art and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and beyond. Generally conducted by museum professionals and relatively inaccessible, such interviews with artists, assistants, conservators, curators, collectors, designers and material specialists are now being made available, supported by research through the Interviews in Conservation Initiative. The interviews focus on the art-making processes in relation to underlying ideas and the socio-cultural context as well as cultures of conservation. The collection is ongoing and additions are welcome to build a rich collection of unique source material to help sustain our cultural heritage for future generations.

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