Jennifer Bullock

Jennifer Bullock is an accomplished art conservator with over 15 years of experience preserving cultural heritage and fine art for museums, institutions, and private collectors. Her path to conservation began with an M.A. in Art History and Curatorial Studies from Brigham Young University, which sparked a fascination with the intersection of history, science, and craftsmanship. To deepen her expertise, Jennifer moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in Northern England, where she earned her 2nd Master’s degree in the Conservation of Fine Art with a specialization in Easel Paintings. She defended her dissertation and graduated in 2008, ready to begin a career dedicated to the care and preservation of artwork.
Jennifer’s early career was shaped by hands-on experiences at some of the world’s most respected institutions. She completed internships at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, and Tate Stores, where she worked alongside leading conservators and gained exposure to a wide range of treatment challenges. She also worked privately throughout England and the Western United States, treating paintings of diverse periods and styles, which honed her adaptability and problem-solving skills as a conservator.
In 2013, Jennifer relocated from the West Coast to Columbia, South Carolina, which she now calls home. For the next decade, she led a team of conservation professionals at a large private conservation laboratory, managing the care and treatment of collections for clients across the Southeast. This experience strengthened her leadership abilities and broadened her understanding of institutional needs and the responsibilities that come with caring for important works of art.
In January 2023, Jennifer and her partner, Max Bernasconi, a skilled Book and Paper Conservator, launched The Conservation Labs. Their practice serves museums, historical societies, and private collectors throughout the Southeastern United States. Together, they are dedicated to providing conservation treatments that respect the artist’s intent, stabilize objects for long-term preservation, and help ensure that these works can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Jennifer is passionate about every aspect of conservation — from the chemistry of cleaning and stabilizing aged paint layers to the artistry involved in retouching and presentation. Her portfolio includes the treatment of objects as varied as Renaissance panel paintings, 18th-century English pastoral canvases, and modern and contemporary works.
In addition to her bench work, Jennifer is an active Professional Member (PM) of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) community. She has served as South Carolina’s Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) Regional Liaison, as a member and Secretary of AIC’s Education and Training Committee, and in multiple roles within the Conservators in Private Practice (CiPP) specialty group. She currently serves as CiPP Chair for the 2024–2026 term, helping guide programming and advocacy for conservators working in private practice nationwide.
Through her work, Jennifer combines her love of art, history, and science with a deep respect for the objects entrusted to her care — helping preserve our shared cultural heritage one artwork at a time.