"I began to view my first draft like a piece of art arriving to the AGO in a wooden packing crate. It already exists, so you're not creating something from scratch. But it has layers of grime, or holes, that need to be removed or repaired before you can see it clearly."
"The goal isn't perfection, she explained, which is also true for a completed novel on the shelf."
"During the pandemic-when the museum was shuttered for months-she and her colleagues worked in shifts. At times, she was the only conservator on the floor, walking through darkened exhibits at night, like a mother quietly peering in on a sleeping child."
Explosions in Tehran have resulted in significant casualties and destruction, with nearly 2,000 deaths and 24,800 injuries reported. Amidst this turmoil, novelist Karma Brown reflects on the parallels between art conservation and writing. She likens her writing process to restoring art, emphasizing that both require uncovering layers and imperfections. The aim is not perfection but clarity. Brown also highlights the role of women in these fields and shares insights from her interactions with a conservator during the pandemic, illustrating the dedication involved in preserving art and history.
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