About Us

The PIA Studio

We are Conservators who are professionally trained to handle various magnitudes of paper deterioration, and are well acquainted with aesthetics and methods in artistic, archival and scientific contexts.

Formally known as Preserve In Aesthetics (PIA) from 2009-2014, The PIA Studio is a paper conservation studio founded in Singapore by Josephine Chang. Having conserved a multitude of collections from various institutions, churches, and private collectors, The PIA Studio strives to protect and enhance the perceived intrinsic value of cultural assets by promoting awareness and appreciation.

Our Mission

Preserve

Deteriorated art and heritage materials with effective conservation and restoration treatments, delicate handling and proper storage methods.

Integrate

Professional conservation practice to international standard of heritage management.

Attain

A longer life span for collections and protect its aesthetics and integrity.

Our Team

Josephine Chang

Director, Principal Conservator

Mandy Tan

Studio Manager, Conservator

Debra Yap

Assistant Conservator

Chan Hong Ting

Conservation Studio Assistant

Publications

"Symbols of Singapore sport buried in a time capsule at the Sports Hub"

— The New Paper

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"Sherlock at Work Ep 6"

From 30:33
— mewatch

"The PIA Studio Pte Ltd"

— MyAartBroker

"Care and conservation of paper artworks"

— Josephine Chang, Principal Conservator of The PIA Studio

"Brief history of papermaking"

— Josephine Chang, Principal Conservator of The PIA Studio

The PIA Studio