Dr. V. Jeyaraj

Dr. V. Jeyaraj Speaks on Authentication of Heritage Materials and Structures

Jeyaraj — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:53:10 +0000

There is a two days Seminar organised in the IGCAR on 23rd and 24th February 2012 named Novel and Innovative Measurements in NDE (NIM-NDE-2012). Dr. V. Jeyaraj has been invited to give a talk on Authentication of Heritage Materials and Structures.

Abstract

Heritage Materials are the remnants of the past and they have to be preserved for posterity. For the preservation of structures, antiquities, etc., the materials science of the materials concerned should be studied to go in the right direction. Depending upon the material contents and composition of the objects under study, the conservation, restoration and authentication of the objects can be done to bring the objects to the pristine status. The analysis of the material content of the cultural and art objects can only be done by non-destructive methods.

The heritage materials are very important to preserve the culture of the period of a particular nation. When many try to preserve the cultural and art objects for posterity, there are art smugglers, illegal art dealers etc., who are fond of duplicating or faking the objects of rarity in order to bring in lot of wealth to them. Most of the Curators, genuine collectors, art dealers do not know the originality of the object at times. Therefore it is required to authenticate the heritage materials which they possess or buy to augment the collections. There are various methods of authentication depending upon the materials. The methods are both chemical and physical. Physical methods are non-destructive. The various instruments which are used in the non-destructive testing/analysis are mentioned besides the debate between various scientists who authenticate art works such as paintings. The author deals with methods such as photography, radiography, differential lighting, instruments to study the materials etc.

Similarly there are a set of authenticating measures in the case of structures also. There are earnest efforts taken by different institutions to define the different styles of structures period wise and authenticating them in order to preserve the original structures for posterity.

Dr. V. Jeyaraj, Director, Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, 21, V.O.C. Street, M.G.R. Nagar, Chennai-600 078. 09381008253/044-2474 2223/E-mail: drvjeyaraj@gmail.com

Let Us Create a New W orld-Drawing Competitions for School Children

Jeyaraj — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:42:06 +0000

DRAWING COMPETITION-LET US CREATE A NEW WORLD

During the Third Anniversary of the Hepzibah Trust and the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation a drawing competition for the school students is being conducted on 2, 3 and 4^th March 2012. The title of the drawing competition is “Let Us Create a New World”. The competition will be conducted at 21, V.O.C. Street, M.G.R. Nagar, Chennai-600 078.

The drawing competition will be conducted for four different groups.

L.K.G to 1^st Standard Students -02-03-2012, From 3 to 5.15 pm

First 50 will be permitted from 3 to 4 pm.

The others will be permitted from 4.15 to 5.15 pm

2^nd to 5^th Standard Students -03-03-2012, From 10.30 to 12.45 am

First 50 will be permitted from 10.30 to 11.30 am.

The others will be permitted from 11.45 to 12.45 pm

6^th to 8^th Standard Students -03-03-2012, From 3 to 5.15 pm

First 50 will be permitted from 3 to 4 pm.

The others will be permitted from 4.15 to 5.15 pm

9^th to 12^th Standard Students -4-03-2012, From 3 to 5.15 pm

First 50 will be permitted from 3 to 4 pm.

The others will be permitted from 4.15 to 5.15 pm

Participants of the competition will be given only the drawing sheet. Paint, brushes and other tools should be brought by the participants. They should take back the materials. Nobody will be allowed to help the participants. Neither the parents not teachers will be permitted into the hall.

The winners of the competition will be informed in their mobile/telephone number if they give their numbers. If the numbers are not given the information may kindly be got from the list in the office during office hours on Thursday, 8^th March 2012 or telephoning to 044-4742223. The prizes and certificates will be given in the function which will be held at 4.00 pm on Thursday, 8^th March 2012. For further details, the interested may contact in the following numbers: 044-24742223/2474944/ Mobile 9952964920. Those who want to access through internet may contact through the e-mail id drvjeyaraj@gmail.com.

Training on Records Management and Preservation

Jeyaraj — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:35:55 +0000

BROCHURE ON THE TRAINING ON

RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION

From 5^th to 8^th March 2012

Organised By the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation in Collaboration with Photolam System Private Ltd, Chennai

Venue: Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, 21, V.O.C. Street, M.G.R. Nagar, Chennai-600 078.

Telefax: 044-24742223/Mobile: 09381008253/09445367428/9444044792

Introduction The Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation was founded by Dr. V. Jeyaraj, former Curator, Chemical Conservation and Research Laboratory, Government Museum, Chennai-600 008, on 8^th March 2009 in order to train interested persons in the field of conservation of heritage and museology with a view of safeguarding the cultural, artistic and written heritage. It conducts regularly training programmes in conservation and museology in the institute, arranges workshops and seminars in colleges and other cultural institutions besides delivering lectures in the field. It provides consultancy services in chemical conservation and museology to those who approach the Institute in this regard. The Photolam System (P) Ltd., Chennai is committed to the preservation and lamination of manuscripts, printed books and related activities in the written heritage.

Training on Records Management Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation in collaboration with the Photolam System (P) Ltd., Chennai, conducts a short-term course on Records Management and Preservation for those who are employed in cultural institutions like libraries, archives, museums, galleries, colleges, corporate offices and also to those who are interested in this field. This course is slated for the period from 5^th to 8^th March 2012 (4 working days). Preference will be given to chemistry graduates. Plus two candidates with interest also will be considered. Efficient candidates after training will be provided with placement.

Syllabus of the Training Programme The following titles will be handled during the course. 1. Introduction to written heritage, 2. Material Science of written materials, 3. Documentation including photography, 4. Damaging agencies to the written heritage, 5. Preventive Conservation, 6. Interventive Conservation, 7. Conservation of written materials 8. Restoration of written materials, 9. Storage, 10. Disaster Management , 11. Evaluation of written heritage. There will be practical classes pertaining to the subjects handled. They will be taken to institutions which maintain records.

Faculty of the Institution Dr. V. Jeyaraj being the Director of the Institute will handle most of the classes and coordinate the programme. Mr. P. Renganathan, Director of the Photolam System (P) Ltd., will coordinate with the admission and practicals. Prof. B. Ramesh Babu, University of Madras; Fr. Dr. Vijay Kiran, Archivist, Mylapore Diocease, Chennai; Mr. P. Renganathan, Director, Photolam Pvt. Limited, Chennai; Mr. J. Abraham Durairaj, Technical Manager, Photon, Chennai; experts from Government Departments will be the resource persons.

Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction will be English. Both theory and practicals will be handled in English.

Fees The fee for attending the training programme will be Rs. 2000/- (Rupees two thousand) only.

Accommodation and Food The Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation do not have accommodation facilities. But it can arrange accommodation on behalf of the participants on request. South Indian food can be arranged in the Hepzibah Home for the Aged on request on charge basis.

Examination and Certificate There will be an examination at the end of the training programme. An objective type of test will be conducted relevant to the subjects handled. A certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the programme. The participants will have to submit a dissertation for about 10 pages on any of the chosen subjects during the training programme.

Survey of British Period Oil Paintings Report Submitted to the Nehru Trust, New Delhi,

Jeyaraj — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:58:45 +0000

Dr. V. Jeyaraj was awarded a Small Study and Research Grant to undertake a Research Project on Survey of British Period Oil Paintings and Their Conservation Status in Tamil Nadu during 2010-11. This project was undertaken by Dr. V. Jeyaraj and he traveled through out Tamil Nadu and survey around 400 British period oil paintings on canvas, wood, leather, hard board and metal. The report consists of chapters on oil paintings, conservation and restoration, list of foreign artists who did the paintings, both Indian and foreign subjects; Indian artists who painted both Indian and foreign subjects; religious subjects etc. It consists of authenticity, conservation aspects, directory of paintings surveyed and the institutions visited, a gallery of colourful photographs. If any body is interested they may contact Dr. V. Jeyaraj.+919381008253. drvjeyaraj@gmail.com

Training on Preventive Conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Records

Jeyaraj — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:46:34 +0000

The Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation conducted a short term training programme from 19th to 21st December 2011 at the campus of the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation. During the training programme the participants were trained on preventive aspects of conservation. They were trained in the theoretical and practical aspects of preventive conservation. The participants were given certificates of having completed the course. They prepared a dissertation on a subject chosen by the participants.

Training on Modern Library Practices-Lecture on Preservation of Library Resources by Dr. V. Jeyaraj

Jeyaraj — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:06:25 +0000

Preservation of Library Resources

The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai is an autonomous Institute functioning under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (NITTTR), Government of India, with the mandate of improving the technical education, through curriculum and Instructional Material Development, Staff Development, Research and Extension Service.

Presently the Resource Centre of NITTTR is conducting an 8 weeks Advanced Certificate course on “Modern Library Practices” from 13^th October to 07^th December 2011. The course is designed for to develop appropriate competencies for Library Professionals and aims to facilitating e-access to IT based knowledge and streamlining library processes, promoting and enhancing reading habits among the users. Twenty two participants from various countries are attending the programme. The course is sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India under ITEC scheme.

Dr. V. Jeyaraj was one of the resource persons and he gave a power point presentation, group discussion and mock drill etc., on Preservation of Library Resources” including disaster management on 23^rd October 2011 from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm. During his lecture he highlighted preventive conservation, interventive conservation, restoration, various scientific information on damages to books, manuscripts and electronic resources, studying the environment, disaster management etc. The participants were emphasised on involving them in the profession and having enough knowledge about the preservation of the library resources so that their services will be fruitful to the library users.

Restoration of Oil Paintings on Iron Sheet is Over

Jeyaraj — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:08:09 +0000

Jesus Meets His Mother-Painting on a Metal Sheet

Mr. S. Mohanchand Dadha, an art collector, of Chennai has handed over seven paintings for conservation and restoration. These paintings are from a Roman Catholic Church in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. They reached the hands of Mr. Mohanchand Dadha. The frames were very badly damaged. The painted metal sheets were rusted heavily. They were restored at the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, Chennai-600 078. After restoration the paintings were handed over to the owner. If any body is interested in the restoration of them they may approach the Director of the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, Dr. V. Jeyaraj (drvjeyaraj@gmail.com, +919381008253/+914424742223).

Internship Training on Conservation and Restoration of Lacquer Ware is Over

Jeyaraj — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:59:25 +0000

Dr. V. Jeyaraj, Director, Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation Gives Away Certificate to Ms. Jill Anderson, UK

Ms. Jill Anderson (Aged 75), a bachelor of Conservation student from the Metropolitan University of London completed her internship training on conservation and restoration of lacquer ware from 21st October to 19th November 2011 in the Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, 21, VOC Street, MGR Nagar, Chennai-600 078. In an informal programme Ms. Jill Anderson was awarded the certificate of her internship training by the Director of the Institute.

Training on Preventive Conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Records

Jeyaraj — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:52:33 +0000

APPLICATION FOR SEEKING ADMISSION TO THE TRAINING ON PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION OF BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS AND RECORDS

From 19^th to 21^st December 2011

Venue: Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, 21, V.O.C. Street, M.G.R. Nagar, Chennai-600 078.

Telefax: 044-24742223/Mobile: 09381008253/09445367428


Name of the Candidate
Designation
Institution to which the candidate belongs
Address of the Institution
Phone No./Mobile No./Fax No./E-mail ID
Residential Address
Phone No./Mobile No./Fax No./E-mail ID
Educational Qualifications
Experience in the chosen field

Particulars of fees paid	Cash / D.D./Bankers Cheque
Signature of the Countersigning Authority	Signature of the Candidate

BROCHURE ON THE TRAINING ON

PREVETIVE CONSERVATION OF BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS AND RECORDS

From 19^th to 1^s2t December 2011

Venue:

Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation, 21, V.O.C. Street, M.G.R. Nagar, Chennai-600 078.

Telefax: 044-24742223/Mobile: 09381008253/09445367428

Training on Preventive Conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Records Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation conducts a short-term course on Preventive Conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Records for those who are employed in cultural institutions like libraries, archives, museums, galleries, colleges, corporate offices and also to those who are interested in this field. This course is slated for the period from 19^th to 21^st1 December 2011 (3 working days).

Syllabus of the Training Programme The following titles will be handled during the course. 1. Introduction to written heritage, 2. Material Science of written materials, 3. Documentation including photography, 4. Damaging agencies to the written heritage, 5. Preventive Conservation, 6. Interventive Conservation, 7. Conservation of written materials 8. Restoration of written materials, 9. Storage, 10. Disaster Management , 11. Evaluation of written heritage . There will be practical classes pertaining to the subjects handled.

Faculty of the Institution Dr. V. Jeyaraj being the Director of the Institute will handle most of the classes and coordinate the programme. Prof. B. Ramesh Babu, University of Madras Fr. Dr. Vijay Kiran, Archivist, Mylapore Diocease, Chennai; Mr. P. Renganathan, Director, Photolam Pvt. Limited, Chennai; Mr. J. Abraham Durairaj, Technical Manager, Photon, Chennai; from Department of Museums will be the resource persons.

Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction will be English. Both theory and practicals will be handled in English.

Fees The fee for attending the training programme will be Rs. 2000/- (Rupees two thousand) only.

Chennai-600 078,

30-11-2011.

(Dr. V. Jeyaraj)

Director,

Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation,

21, V.O.C. street, M.G.R. Nagar,

Chennai-600 078.

Disaster Management

Jeyaraj — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Dr. V. Jeyaraj, Director, Hepzibah Institute of Heritage Conservation is one of the resource persons in the National Workshop on Preventive Conservation of Manuscripts held during September 2011. He will be dealing with the subject of Disaster Management.