Samson Davis

By career I am a biology teacher, and my interest in the field of art is actually extra curricular. However I am trying to co-relate my career with the field of art by doing some studies related to art-conservation. I have conducted some studies on bio-deterioration of objects of cultural value in Kerala where this is (2001) a pioneering attempt. The encouragement and financial support provided by the NTICVA grant was helpful for preparing the background of the present study. The visits to various churches and other places which have mural paintings as part of the study connected with the grant enhanced interest in conservation of those art works. based on this stuy I gave a presentation on "Biodeterioration of cultural heritage: a Kerala scenario" in the National Seminar on Conservation of Cultural Property conducted by the ICBPC at the National Museum Institute in April 2000. Now I am trying to conduct in depth studies in the field.