Amalita Bruthus
Art restorer
Porrentruy

« Having works of art in hand, being able to observe them, admire them and extend their lifespan is a privilege. »

Born in Algiers in 1965, of Swiss and Haitian nationality, Amalita Bruthus trained in the conservation and restoration of art in Switzerland and abroad. In 2003, she opened her own workshop in Porrentruy and participated in many restorations, notably in castles, churches or hotels. In 2019, she won the first Métiers d’art & Patrimoine prize.

« Entering into the intimacy of the work by discovering the material and the techniques used, by looking for its hidden aspects, is extraordinary. »

Amalita Bruthus’ workshop is divided into three parts. On the ground floor are the monumental objects on which she can carry out substantial interventions such as stripping. Upstairs is the "treasure room" which allows meticulous work and which includes a library. Finally, a room is devoted to the apparatus for analyzes and observations under the microscope.

Diplomas

1996, Diploma from the International Center for Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, ICCROM, Rome

1995, Training in the field of material analysis in works of art, Stone Conservation Laboratory of the Federal Polytechnic School, Lausanne

1992, Training in restoration of monumental polychrome wall paintings and sculptures, CREPHART art restoration workshops and laboratory, Le Lignon, Geneva

1989, Training on art objects and furniture, CEOAM Center for the Study of Art Objects and Furniture, Lausanne

1989, Training for applying leaf gilding, Bauge gilding workshop, Sion

1988, Training in restoration of easel paintings, Saint-Dismas art restoration workshop, Martigny

Honors

2019, First prize for Artistic Crafts & Heritage, Swiss Artistic Crafts

2003, Zonta Prize, Zonta club

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