AW23 "Resonating Voices" - Inspiring Animal Rights through Ear Tag Jewellery
"Resonating Voices" is a jewellery collection inspired by the ear tags used on farm animals. These tags, akin to human earrings, are typically used for tracking animal health and facilitating selective breeding. However, they carry a deeper significance, symbolising the issue of speciesism.
This series transforms animal ear tags into jewellery to explore themes of animal rights and the human-animal relationship. It acknowledges the power dynamics between humans and animals, where animals are often seen as commodities rather than sentient beings with emotions and individuality.
By converting identification markers into symbols of value, "Resonating Voices" aims to raise awareness about animal rights. These jewellery pieces challenge the concept of speciesism, encouraging empathy by immersing wearers in the lived experiences of animals. Through this collection, we aspire to encourage individuals to transcend speciesist boundaries, recognising themselves as part of a broader ecological system and extending compassion to our animal companions.
"Resonating Voices" seeks to raise awareness about animal rights and the emotional connection between humans and animals. This collection aims to spark discussions on the ethical treatment of animals, prompting introspection about our attitudes and behaviours towards them.
Through art and design, we strive to evoke an emotional resonance in viewers, guiding them to see the world from an animal's perspective. This connection can inspire reflection on our treatment of animals and motivate the pursuit of more sustainable and ethical solutions.
"Resonating Voices" advocates for sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. By repurposing existing ear tags, we reduce the demand for new materials and promote values that prioritise animal welfare in design and production processes.
We hope this collection sparks contemplation and change, fostering a society that values animal welfare and transcends speciesist boundaries. Let us see ourselves as integral parts of a broader ecological system and work collectively towards a more just and equitable world.
Through "Resonating Voices," we aim to inspire transformation, offering animal advocates and ethical fashion enthusiasts an opportunity to reflect and take action
Creative Director: Sara Chyan @sarachyanjewellery
Art Director: Gene Chen @__genechen
Assistant Jewellery Designer: Mudai @mayuzumi_kigo
Photographer: Haiyi Wang @haiyiiiii_
Model: Szymon Kogut @szymonkogutt
Makeup Artist: Yijun Chen @chan.iycchan
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