www.renov-art.com - Pracownia Artystyczna

My family has been involved in the conservation and restoration of art for three generations.

My Grandfather Henryk and Grandmother Krystyna were pioneers of art conservation in Poland.

Their children, my Mother Maja and Uncle Jakub followed in their parents' footsteps. I was brought up in the atmosphere of the studio and continue the tradition. In doing so, cultivating a sense of beauty in my son – Julek.

In addition to conservation work, we are all artists.

Grandma Krystyna's painting and art history work is acknowledged in artistic circles.

My Mother Maja is the President of the Zofia Rydet Foundation Board (Fundacja im. Zofii Rydet).

Uncle Jakub has for several years been creating woodcuts and paintings inspired by Jerzy Panek.

I feel particularly good at wall painting but I am also familiar with canvas – painting and copying.

You are encouraged to browse our photographic gallery containing examples of conserved pieces and compositions.

Zofia Augustyńska

Henryk Gujda

Born in Żurawiczki, near Przeworsk on the 3rd July 1936
died in Cracow on the 11th July 1989

Faculty of Conservation of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts im. Jana Matejki in Krakow (1955-1961). Master's thesis in 1962.

In 1978 finished postgraduate training about methodology and study of art at the Jagielloński University in Cracow.

Since 1983 assessor of MKiS. certificate number 1255, in the field of conservation of paintings, polychrome sculpture and coating sculpture.

Laureate of many awards in the field of conservation of art

Krystyna Sokół-Gujda

Master in conservation and restoration of art

Studies at the faculty of History of Art at the Jagielloński University (1953), Faculty of Conservation of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts im. Jana Matejki in Krakow (1955) and Postgraduate Studies of Conservation of Paintings and Polychrome Sculpture at the University im. Kopernika in Toruń (1973). Since 1956 employed at the Studio of Conservation of Art (Pracownia Konserwacji Zabytków) in Cracov. Since 1969 Main Conservator. Between 1961 and 1964 member of Board of ZPAP ART, member of Main Board of Conservation Section. Between 1983 and 1984 professor at the High School of Plastic Arts in Cracow. Awarded by a medal "XX lecie PKZ" in 1976, Gold Award for Care of Relic, Gold Award ZPAP in 1997. Since 1977 Assessor of MKiS.

Professional experience since 1955

Since 1989 most of the conservation works performed with dauther Maria Sokół-Augustyńska and son Jakub Gujda

Maria Sokół-Augustyńska

Master in conservation and restoration of art

Studies at the Faculty of Conservation of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts im. Jana Matejki in Krakow (1980)

Master's thesis under the supervision of prof. Zofia Medwecka: Conservation of easel painting on the canvas and wood – „Mother of God with the Christ Child” from the fifteenth century from the church of Saint Marc in Cracow.”.

Most of the conservation works performed with mother Krystyna Sokół-Gujda and brother Jakub Gujda

Professional experience since 1975

Between 1991 and 2000 manager of Museum im. Władysława Orkana in Rabka Zdrój

Jakub Gujda

Master in conservation and restoration of art

Academy of Fine Arts im. Jana Matejki in Krakow. 1988-1994 Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Art. Master's thesis under the supervision of prof. Zofia Medwecka: Conservation of easel painting on the canvas and wood „The epitaph with the crucifixion” from the second half of the seventeenth century from the Regional Museum in Biecz.

Professional experience since 1987

Most of the conservation works performed with mother Krystyna Sokół-Gujda and sister Maria Sokół-Augustyńska

Foreign Languages

English - advanced
French - basic

Actually lives in Brussels.

Zofia Augustyńska

Master in conservation and restoration of art

Studies at the Faculty of Conservation of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts im. Jana Matejki in Krakow (2004)

Master's thesis done under the supervision of prof. Jadwiga Wyszyńska ”Historical, technological and exposition issues in the conservation process of two-sided painting by Zygmunt Waliszewski, Feast (1934r.) / Urban Landscape ”

Professional experience in the family team since 1997

Foreign Languages:

English
French

We offer conservation and art restoration services

Our work is characterised by complete professionalism, experience and multi-generational tradition.

We work for private collectors, museums and art galleries in addition to the sacral objects. Our work has been carried out both in Poland and abroad (Belgium, Germany and Slovakia).

We undertake:
- conservation of easel painting on canvas and wood
- conservation of wall polychromy
- restoration of wooden and gilded frames
- conservation of polychrome wooden sculptures
- conservation of stone sculptures
- guilding
- testing for the presence of polychrome
- conservation works on the vacuum table that is also available for lending

Exhaustive study is performed on all historical pieces – we can provide both descriptive and photographic documentation of conservation.

Additionally we offer:
- projects and the production of frescos
- the production of reproduction paintings from originals or photographs using all techniques, including by special request historical works
- the production of our own compositions (oil paintings and woodcuts)

I encourage you to visit our gallery!

	Part of gothic polychrome from the church of Saint Maria Magdalena in Jasiona, province opolskie, before conservation
	Part of gothic polychrome from the church of Saint Maria Magdalena in Jasiona, province opolskie, after conservation
	Board in the church in Czarnca, province świętokrzyskie, before conservation
	Board in the church in Czarnca, province świętokrzyskie, after conservation
	Gate from the church of Saint John the Baptist in Orawka, province małopolskie
	Part of polychrome from the church of Saint John the Baptist in Orawka, province małopolskie
	Side altar in the church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie
	Part of the console from the church of Saint Maria Magdalena in Jasiona, province opolskie
	Gilt polychrome stone sculpture, Chrystus Frasobliwy from the church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małoposlkie
	Part of wall polychrome during conservation, Dobra Szlachecka
	Part of wall polychrome after conservation, Koszyce, Slovakia

	Parts of polychrome - „Throne of grace” church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, before conservation
	Parts of polychrome - „Throne of grace” church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, after conservation
	Part of painting Mother of God with the Christ Child from the church in Domosławice, before conservation
	Part of painting Mother of God with the Christ Child from the church in Domosławice, after conservation
	Gothic polychrome wooden sculpture, Mother of God with the Christ Child, before conservation
	Gothic polychrome wooden sculpture, Mother of God with the Christ Child, after conservation
	"Credo", gothic polychrome from the church in Działoszyce, before conservation
	"Credo", gothic polychrome from the church in Działoszyce, after conservation

	Angel from the side altar - church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, before conservation
	Angel from the side altar - church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, during conservation
	Part of polychrome - church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, before conservation
	Part of polychrome - church in Racławice Olkuskie, province małopolskie, after conservation

	Tulips, oil painting on canvas 50 cm x 70 cm
	Bielany, pastel painting on canvas 40 cm x 50 cm
	Woodcut „Meditation” 30cm x 40 cm
	Woodcut „Walk” 30cm x 40 cm
	Woodcut „Self-portrait” 30cm x 40 cm
	Wall decoration, private apartment
	Wall decoration, private apartment
	Wall decoration, private apartment
	Conservation works in palace in Meiselberg

	”Landscape”, oil painting on canvas, before restoration
	”Landscape”, oil painting on canvas, during restoration
	”Landscape”, oil painting on canvas, after restoration
	Frame during restoration
	Frame after restoration
	”Sheeps”, oil painting on canvas, before restoration
	Frame during restoration
	”Sheeps”, oil painting on canvas, after restoration
	”Generic scene”, oil painting on canvas, before restoration
	”Generic scene”, oil painting on canvas, after restoration
	”Seascape”, oil painting on canvas, before restoration
	”Seascape”, oil painting on canvas, after restoration
	Baroque door, during restoration (collective work: Zofia Augustyńska, Jakub Gujda)
	Baroque door, after restoration (collective work: Zofia Augustyńska, Jakub Gujda)
	Baroque door, after restoration (collective work: Zofia Augustyńska, Jakub Gujda)
	Plafond in a private house, painting before restoration
	Plafond in a private house, painting after restoration
	Plafond in a private house, painting before restoration
	Plafond in a private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting before restoration
	Private house, painting before restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting before restoration
	Private house, painting before restoration
	Private house, painting before restoration
	Private house, painting during restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration
	Private house, painting after restoration