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Preventive vs Interventive Conservation In the Hwa Chong Institution Heritage Center

Preventive vs Interventive Conservation In the Hwa Chong Institution Heritage Center. Benjamin Ang (3P3 01) Pang Shi Quan (3P3 16) Isaac Lim (3H1 15) Ho Say Kiat (3P2 06). Overview. Rationale Hypotheses Thesis Statement Research Questions Introduction to Conservation

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Preventive vs Interventive Conservation In the Hwa Chong Institution Heritage Center

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  1. Preventive vsInterventive ConservationIn the Hwa Chong Institution Heritage Center Benjamin Ang (3P3 01) Pang Shi Quan (3P3 16) Isaac Lim (3H1 15) Ho Say Kiat (3P2 06)

  2. Overview • Rationale • Hypotheses • Thesis Statement • Research Questions • Introduction to Conservation • Literature Reviews • Preventive VS Interventive • Methodology • Quantitative and Qualitative Aspects

  3. Rationale Rich History Heritage Center

  4. And that is why…. • We Want to Improve it • Through Conservation of the collection of Artifacts • By Restoring some of them

  5. Thesis Statement A Study on the appropriate methods to conserve the artifacts in the Hwa Chong Heritage Center and to stop them from deteriorating through preventive and interventive conservation

  6. Hypotheses • An ideal environment for the conservation of artifacts will have low humidity, low light intensity, and is relatively cool • Preventive Methods of Conservation are more time/cost-efficient than Interventiveones?

  7. Research Questions • What is the current level of humidity/temperature pattern/light intensity in the Heritage Center? • How have the artifacts been affected? • What methods can be applied to conserve these artifacts? • What are the pros and cons of the Preventive and Interventive methods?

  8. Literature Review – Why Conserve Artifacts? (not complete) • Conservation ensures that Artifacts do not deteriorate, or slow down said process • Better for the Owner • Reduced need to worry about replacing an original artifact/piece of work • Better for the Audience • Allows audience to view artifacts in its entirety • Makes for a better understanding of the monument

  9. Preventive Conservation • Environmental Factors • Humidity • Temperature • Intensity of Light • Pests

  10. Interventive Conservation Principles of Conservation Interventive Methods & Process

  11. Prevention Vs Cure • Artifacts that are not Rusty/Torn/etc. are much more aesthetically pleasing , but • Interventive Methods have their constraints • Artifacts may not be fully restored • Not cost-efficient • Restored objects may be more prone to further/more serious damage • Expertise required to perform it safely • Find a balance between the two

  12. Methodology

  13. Things to Consider • To what Extent Should we Restore Damaged Artifacts? • Restore it to its original state? Is halfway there enough? • Fact vs Interpretation • Conservator’s POV may not be the same as the Audiences’ POV • Artifacts may be damaged if methods are too extreme • Are the effects of restoration permanent? • Conflict between showcasing authentic or replaced artifacts • Will the restored artifacts looking too new lose its aesthetic appeal?

  14. Baba House Case Study • Old paintings in the Baba House: -Placed in an air-conditioned environment -Dehumidifiers that are turned on 24/7 • Showcase of a preserved Luak cat -Has humidity indicators to observe the humidity level Yellow skittles

  15. End Product • Proposal • How to ensure that the Heritage Center always has the “ideal environment” • Oral History Presentation with Teachers • Interview in Mp3 format • Transcript • 2-3 Restored Artifacts

  16. Thank You

  17. References Images • http://stopabusingsiprefixes.org/img/stop.png • http://www.skeeter-vac-depot.com/images/skeeter-vac-repair.png • Images taken in the Hwa Chong Institution High School Heritage Center Information about Conservation • from Mr Lawrence Chin • The Care of Prints and Drawings by Margaret Holben Ellis (Nashville: The Amerian Association for State and Local History, 1987) • Conservation Concerns: A Guide for Collectors and Curators by Konstanze Bachmann (April 17, 1992)

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