Save Ronnie Landfield's life's work by Matthew Landfield

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My dad has been a painter in New York since he was 15 years old. His life's work, including hundreds of beautiful paintings, are threatened with destruction. P... more

Updated posted by Matthew Landfield 4 months ago

This is a nice piece from...

This is a nice piece from ArtInfo about Ronnie's recovery effort and the art triage center that has helped him with his work. http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/850991/video-conservators-go-to-work-to-rescue-sandy-damaged

Updated posted by Matthew Landfield 5 months ago

Wednesday morning update, 12/20: A space...

Wednesday morning update, 12/20: A space adjacent to the triage center has been found, and the paintings and drawings will be moved there to be worked on. More paintings will be moved to the triage center for inspection as the new space comes online. Thank you everyone for your support and offers of help-- deeply appreciated!

Updated posted by Matthew Landfield 5 months ago

Update, late day Monday, 12/17: Ronnie...

Update, late day Monday, 12/17: Ronnie has brought more than 50 large paintings to the triage center, as well as over 100 works on paper. The paintings are still being assessed individually.
Many of the works on paper, some from more than 30 years ago, were heavily damaged and many will be lost.
The paintings that are at the center are getting a better diagnosis for the most part.

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Created by Matthew Landfield on December 12, 2012

NEW YORK, NY Hurricane Sandy Relief

My dad has been a painter in New York since he was 15 years old. His life's work, including hundreds of beautiful paintings, are threatened with destruction. Please help preserve this invaluable legacy and cultural treasure.

My name is Matthew Landfield, and my parents, Ronnie and Jenny, were flooded by hurricane Sandy at their home in lower Manhattan. My dad's art studio containing hundreds of paintings, drawings and works of art spanning fifty years, were flooded by two and a half feet of water from the Hudson River during the storm.

My parents have been displaced from their home, and have been staying with friends and relatives for the past month and a half.

But the work is currently in serious jeopardy, threatened by mold.

We are seeking support in the form of funds to cover an intensive art-recovery effort, and in the form of skilled volunteers to assist in that recovery effort.

• Hundreds of canvases need to be removed from their wooden stretchers and rolled up for safe keeping

• Hundreds of wooden stretchers need to be cleaned and treated to remove mold, and then sealed with shellac to protect the canvases

• Stretchers that cannot be salvaged must be discarded and replaced, at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars

This is a huge project, and help is being asked of all avenues including government, foundations, and private sources.

The cost of this recovery effort is falling fully on my dad's shoulders, as artist grants and government funds are slow to arrive.

Please help in any way that you can! Every little bit counts-- no amount is too small-- or too large-- to make a difference.

If you're a person of means and a patron of the arts and feel that you would like to become involved, please contact me directly.

http://www.gofundme.com/save-ronnies-work

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Ronnie, What a rough month is has been for you all. You haven't left my thoughts. I'll be down in NY next week; let me know if there is any way I can help. Sending love and strength to you all.

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48% raised by 49 people in 5 months.

$50.00

Linda Lu Cannon

1 month ago

Ronnie, I am only just now hearing this devastating news! I don't know how I missed hearing about your studio damage. Hoping that you are able to save your work! I will always remember my 1988 studio visit. I was in awe! Still am. Hugs, Linda Lu

$200.00

makoto suzuki

3 months ago

we wish you go back to your art work soon.

$75.00

Anonymous

4 months ago

$25.00

Matthew Dibble

4 months ago

$100.00

Floyd Kenneth Stein

4 months ago

$100.00

Ronald Davis

4 months ago

$50.00

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4 months ago

$50.00

Cindy Millin

4 months ago

Do the thing...

$25.00

John Santora

5 months ago

$25.00

Doug Haynes

5 months ago

In fact we are in this together. Good Luck with the works.

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Save Ronnie Landfield's life's work

My dad has been a painter in New York since he was 15 years old. His life's work, including hundreds of beautiful paintings, are threatened with destruction. P... more

Ronnie, I am only just now hearing this devastating news! I don't know how I missed hearing about your studio damage. Hoping that you are able to save your work! I will always remember my 1988 studio visit. I was in awe! Still am. Hugs, Linda Lu

we wish you go back to your art work soon.

Do the thing...

In fact we are in this together. Good Luck with the works.