Jade Guan
M.A.C. Candidate
Art Conservation Program
Stream: Treatment
Specialization: Paper
Areas of Interest: works of art on paper, biodeterioration, bioreceptivity, wheat starch paste
Jade鈥檚 background in microbiology, art history, and museum studies fuels her interest in biodeterioration and the preservation of artworks on paper. She completed her BSc in Microbiology with a minor in Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria in 2023. During her final year, she participated in a conservation field school in San Gemini, Italy, through the San Gemini Preservation Studies program.
Throughout her undergraduate studies, Jade worked at UVic's Legacy Art Galleries, first as a Collections Assistant and as the Collections Management Systems Coordinator. In these roles, she managed the collections database and oversaw key collections care activities, including condition reporting, cataloging, and artwork photography, while also mentoring students. Additionally, she served as a Board Director for the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub, where she supported low-barrier art programming for the Township of Esquimalt.