Delta Conservation is specialized in the conservation, restoration and care of cultural heritage materials, with a particular focus on murals, stone, built heritage and paintings. Our team is experienced in the treatment of painted architectural surfaces, monuments, sculptures, tombs, mosaics, and public art collections.

We offer tailored case-by-case solutions to heritage preservation issues. We have both hands-on experience and theoretical material knowledge in dealing with large scale projects. We formulate up-to-date treatment methodologies by combining Australian and international practices, and above all else, we aim to adapt ourselves to local communities and we operate in line with the principles of The Burra Charter.

Utilizing a broad range of international working experience and training which has spanned across Australia, Europe and Asia, we offer a holistic approach to conservation needs. Our services include:

• Condition Assessment & Maintenance Report
• Conservation Treatment
• Material Assessment & Technical Examination
• Project Management
• Collection and Care

Professional Affiliations / Qualifications

Harpreet Tanday is a conservator specialized in the conservation of wall paintings, murals, stone objects and built heritage. She has over 15 years of working experience as a conservator and has worked across Italy, Switzerland, India and Australia on projects such as: the Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Italy; Palazzo Ducale, Mantua, Italy; Palazzo Te, Mantua, Italy; Gulab-Rai Ladia, Rajasthan, India; Le Prince Haveli, Rajasthan, India; the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria; and the Keith Haring Mural, Collingwood, Victoria.

Qualifications
Master’s Degree in the Conservation of Cultural Materials, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI), Switzerland
Bachelor’s Degree in the Conservation of Cultural Materials, Academy of Belle Arti “G.B. Cignaroli”, Italy

Peter Dellas is a conservator specialized in easel paintings with experience treating and examining wall paintings, murals, and contemporary surface coatings. He has worked and trained across Australia, India and Switzerland in both private practices and with institutions, such as an internship with the National Gallery of Victoria.

Qualifications
Master’s Degree in the Conservation of Cultural Materials, University of Melbourne
Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts (visual art), Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne

Affiliations

We are proud members of:

• ICOMOS – ISCMP (International Scientific Committee on Mural Painting)
• PMAICCM (Professional Membership – Australian Institute of Conservation of Cultural Materials) 
• IIC (International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works)