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Laura M. Oliphant
Sculptor / Artist
Historic restoration specialist
Consultant

Summary Qualifications

Over 45 years experience as an artist
Sculptor for over 72 commissioned wood, bronze and stone pieces
Experience as an instructor and onsite trainer for several historic restoration projects
Restoration product specialist to ensure proper selection and use of materials
Project manager and site supervisor for several historic restoration projects
Developed and implemented a volunteer workforce model for historic restoration projects
Presenter for AIA on restoration techniques and materials
Consultant for general contractors to determine methodology and cost estimation
Demonstrated human relations, interpersonal, creative, and computer skills.

Summary of Professional Experience

Restored and carved brown stone façade and edifice, Garret Jacob Building , Baltimore, MD

Served as restoration specialist for site, repaired and patched to match iron stone, Hancock Resolution, Pasedena, MD

Carved, molded, cast and repaired stone features of Alban Towers, Washington DC

Stone and wood restoration, George Will House, Washington, D.C.
Marble restoration, the Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.

Trained apprentices, oversaw masonry restoration, The National museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, MD

Supervised various restoration projects, Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.

Coordinated, trained and oversaw volunteer and student work force for the

restoration of the Josephine Butler Parks Center with Washington Parks and People

Restored stone, developed methodology in different aspects of stone restoration of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Carved brownstone frieze, created molds and directed their use, Hippodrome Arts Complex, Baltimore, MD
Restored and carved stone work, Woodrow Wilson House, Washington, D.C.
Carved stone, crafted molds and casts, served as a consultant, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Restored stone, John Paul Jones Crypt, U.S. Navy Academy, Annapolis, MD
Limestone carving and restoration, US Court House, Philadelphia, PA
Preformed specialized restoration on the Lincoln Statue and the marble of the greater structure, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Restored and carved marble eagle, Susquehanna Bank, Columbia, PA
Terracotta restoration, Millersburg Railroad Station, Millersburg, PA
Marble restoration, mold crafting and reproduction of Canova’s Three Graces, Maymont Park, Richmond, VA
Brownstone restoration, American Brewery, Baltimore, MD
Sand stone carving and restoration, Basilica of Its Peter & Paul, Philadelphia, PA
Principal artist, brownstone restoration, The Ivy Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Brownstone restoration, Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Multiple other business and residential projects involving stone restoration, staining, casting, carving, faux painting, mural design and execution.

Restoration Specialist/Carver

Instructor/Trainer

Cathedral Stone Products, Inc Hanover, MD

Teach stone restoration methods, write class curriculums, visit various sites through-out the country to advise and teach methods to be used.
Develop and teach classes in mold making for architectural and historic restoration projects.

On-site trainer and project director for Josephine Butler Parks Center restoration, Washington, DC

Solicited and nominated for over 72 private commissions

Carving various materials to include stone, wood, and metal

“Living Wall Project,” application and carving of Jahn material, Washington, D.C.

Freeform carved mahogany door, Loyola High School, Towson, MD

“ Woman with Snake,” figurative wood carving, California

“Awakening,” 7’x 4’ figurative relief (SWEBO fest award winner), Baltimore, MD

8” bronze figure, Towson, MD

Memorial, freeform limestone carving, 5’ by 3,’ Frederick, MD

Altar, walnut, St. Martin’s in the Field, MD
“Flames,” 4’ by 6’ freeform bronze sculpture, Baltimore, MD

Gargoyle, Dwarven Stonecutter, PA

Central Cross, College of Preachers Chapel (National Cathedral grounds), Washington, D.C.
Central cross, Church Home Hospital, MD
Designs of freeform sculptures (for a proposed park), Howard County Parks, MD

Sculptor

The Maryland Historic Trust Preservation Project Award for the restoration of the Garret- Jacobs Mansion, Baltimore, MD
The Building Congress and Exchange Craftsmanship Award for stone restoration

work of the Garret-Jacobs Mansion, Baltimore, MD

The Maryland Historic Trust Preservation Award for the Hancock’s Resolution
Artisan award, Preservation Maryland for The Ivy Hotel

Awards

Bachelor of Fine Arts, sculpture major

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Certification as Jahn Installer Cathedral Stone Products, Inc., Hanover, MD
Computer graphics, web design, multimedia, video, and historic restoration methods

Seminars, online coursework, and conference attendance

Laura's Artworks Laura M. Oliphant Sculptor / Artist Historic restoration specialist Consultant