Articles of

HopeAdornments for

Justice

“Articles of Hope,

Adornments for Justice” Manchester Jewellers Network present their new exhibition for 2009, “Articles of Hope, Adornments for Justice” a collection of body adornments based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Why Campaign Jewellery?

In Manchester, on the 10th of October 1903 the Women's Social and Political Union, was founded at the family home of Emmeline and Christable Pankhurst. Frustrated by the ineffectual tactics of the National Union of Women's Suffragette Societies to lobby for the female vote, the new women-only organisation favoured a more militant approach. Incited by their motto: “Deeds, not words,” the direct action of mass rallies, chaining themselves to railings and willful damage to property led to the incarceration of women suffragettes. Those imprisoned were awarded medals to commemorate their service to the cause. The medals engraved with the recipient's name and dated with the date of their hunger strike or force feeding, imitated those of military honour and were attached to a ribbon of purple, white and green. Adopted in 1908 by the WSPU to symbolize freedom, dignity, purity and hope, women everywhere were exhorted to “wear the colours” in support of the movement. Button Badges were produced in large numbers. Some bearing the portrait of Christable and Emmeline Pankhurst sold for just a penny. They raised campaign funds and elevated the profile of suffragette leaders.

In I914 when the Great War broke out Moina Bell Micheal was in Europe. After briefly serving on the American Committee to aid stranded tourists, she returned to America, with first hand knowledge of some of the horrors of war. Later inspired by John McCrae's poem “In Flanders Fields”, which credits the poppy flower as marking the graves of the fallen, Michael resolved to wear a red silk poppy in remembrance of those who had given their lives in the fight for freedom and peace. By March of 1919 Michael's campaign saw the red poppy officially launched as a symbol of tribute and support for war veterans.

In 1933 the Co-operative Women's Guild in support of the No More War Movement produced the first white poppies to be worn on Armistice Day, later known as Remembrance Day. The following year with the support of the Peace Pledge Union, the white poppy was distributed as a symbol of

year with the support of the Peace Pledge Union, the white poppy was distributed as a symbol of peace, a public declaration against war and for the promotion of non-violent settlement of international disputes. Today both the red and white lapel poppies serve as symbols of remembrance for “all victims of war,” existing as fund-raisers for the serving communites and civilians alike, affected by conflict.

On the Easter weekend of March 1958 the Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament's CND symbol, designed by Gerald Holtom, entered the public domain. Carried aloft as placards on a protest march from London to Aldermaston, home of the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the symbol was also reproduced in badge form. Initially made by Eric Austin of Kensington CND, the earliest versions were made of fired pottery. These were distributed with a note explaining that in the tragic event of a nuclear war the ceramic badges would be among the few remaining artifacts to withstand a nuclear inferno.

In recent times the White Band was adopted as the international symbol for the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, a global alliance based in more than 100 countries fighting for an end to poverty and inequality. In 2005 the white band became the vehicle of the Make Poverty History Campaign. Raising money for a worthy cause the band was available as a wristband, armband, and headband or lapel badge.

All these campaigns have in some way fought for the common rights, freedom and dignity of man through the medium of body adornment. Jewellery, now so often the domain of frivolous decoration through mass production, seldom is imbued with such meaning or significance. Campaign jewellery however, maintains a call for action on matters of social importance. “Jewellery with a Conscience” carries marks of allegiance: social, religious or ethical and political persuasions for the wearer but also seeks to provoke, challenge and educate the viewer.

With this in mind Manchester Jewellers Network, inspired by the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008, present their new exhibition “Articles of Hope, Adornments for Justice.” Through the medium of Art Jewellery eleven members have interpreted eleven Articles from the UDHR to create unusual, individual and often, personal jewellery pieces. Here material value is secondary to design and creativity. The focus of meaning and symbolism through carefully chosen medium serves the concept and intention to illicit a response. Fundamental themes and issues addressed in the work include freedom of choice, hunger, industrial disease, access to medicine, the female right to vote, slavery, knife crime and China's rule over Tibet.

We invite you, the viewer, to approach with an open mind and ask that you might question and consider what kind of adornment of allegiance you would wear? What human right would you seek to defend? Our “Campaign Jewellery” exhibition carries no specific vehicle through which to raise funds or donate to a worthy cause but we would like to signpost the viewer to the work of the many Human Rights organizations whose principle purpose is to fight for a freer and fairer world. We urge you to support them and share in our collective responsibility to protect the human in making justice, fairness, freedom and truth a reality.

Rowena Golton, Concept Author

www.adornmentsforjustice.org

Brother-hood (noun)1. An association of men united in a common interest.2. A belief in, or feeling of, unity and cooperation among men or among all people.

My 'sash' examines brotherhood within postcode gangs. It signifies that even if we

are born free and equal, issues such as what area we live in can mean that we are

expected not to act towards one another in the spirit of harmony and brotherhood. There has always been a problem throughout history of gang warfare,

whether in religions or tribes and knife crime is just a modern issue emanating from

an old one. With the rivalry of postcode gangs comes the problem of gun and knife

crime - people become branded by what postcode they live in even though their

rivals often only live a street away. Knives used in crimes come in all different shapes and sizes, seen during the

recent knife amnesties. My piece shows four different types of knives, fashioned

in precious metals and incorporating stones, signifying that knives are treated as

an accessory in today's society, often carried as

casually as a handbag or mobile phone! Sashes in different tartan fabrics were worn

by the Scots to distinguish between clans and by

the military and royal families as part of their

regalia, holding cultural distinction and pride.

The sash has been used more recently to support

causes such as the pink sash sported on hen

nights and used to raise awareness for breast

cancer. My knife accessories are attached to the

sash fashioned from chains, the knives sit on the

body over the breast/heart area illustrating the

frailty of the human heart and how easily a life

can be lost and showing the issue is close to many

peoples hearts, especially the communities

where these postcode gangs exist and

friends/families of victims. Tags stamped with postcodes in the shape of

street signs adorn the sash suggesting the areas

where knife crime is a major problem, for

example S3 (Sheffield), E5 (West London) and E11

(East London).

Brother-hood

Article 1

Melissa Hansom

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Cast and sheet silver, braid and semi-precious stones

Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

My piece of body adornment is a triplicate chain that

gives the wearer the freedom to choose how it is worn

on the body. The different finishes on the silver (satin finish),

black (oxidized) and gold (plated) are symbolic of the

many different races living in the world today.This multi-functional adornment is designed to

highlight how people of different race, colour, sex,

size or religion can peacefully live and work

together in many variations to form a world of many

attractive possibilities.The interchangeable locks symbolise being tied

to specific religions or countries and how we might

grasp the potential or opportunity to change our

living circumstances or belief systems.Chains were once symbolic of the past when

slaves were chackled together. Now seen as

decorative and expensive items - how times have

changed.

Chains

Article 2

Abby Filer

Chains: silver, patinated silver, 18ct gold plated silver

In 1807 England abolished the slave trade. Two hundred

years on can we say slavery is consigned to history or does it

continue to be a contemporary issue in today's society?"Niggers was the ones on the rope, hanging off the

thing; niggas is the ones with gold ropes, hanging out at

clubs.” Tupac Shakur: taken from an interview with Tupac for

the documentary Tupac: Resurrection.The origins of the word Nigger can be found in the slave

trade. An offensive and derogatory term derived from the

Latin word Niger, meaning black, used to refer to the colour

of the slaves. In recent popular culture with a slight

alteration, the word Nigga has been used to refer to

“homeboys” especially in the world of rap and Hip Hop. Here

it is considered cool. Countless patent applications have

been submitted to trademark or brand the word Nigga for

clothing and accessories. Is this ok? Is the word nigger no

longer offensive, or by changing the spelling and meaning

are we forgetting history and ignoring previous insults?

What are we teaching young people? Are we going to be

passive bystanders as we watch this new word be integrated

into the vernacular, denigrating the past by believing this

word is cool, a compliment even? Today, according to the British Anti-Slavery Society;

"Although there is no longer any state which recognizes any

claim by a person to a right of property over another, there

are an estimated 27 million people throughout the world,

mainly children, in conditions of slavery."My piece aims to look at the history, the present and the

future of this article. On the 10th December 1948, when voting for the adoption

of the Declaration of Human Rights, 8 members of the

General Assembly of the United Nations abstained from

voting, 48 voted in favour. Each of the 27 handcuffs on my

chain, represent a million people currently in slavery. The £2

coin commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Great

Britain. In the main chain there are 48 large links all

connected in a circle; each represents a member that voted

in favour and I aim to highlight their courage, unity and

forward thinking.

No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Article 4

Slavery

Gemma Scully

Neckpiece: 24ct Gold Plate

Nationality: (noun) the status of belonging to a particular nation whether by birth or

naturalisation.Nation: (noun) a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture,

religion or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.

2009 marks fifty years of peaceful resistance in Tibet to the invasion of Chinese

occupation. “The Roof of the World,” a land of unique culture, history and identity has

been dramatically violated. Over a million lives have been lost, 6000 Buddhist

monasteries, nunneries and temples destroyed and thousands imprisoned and tortured.

Tibetans, fast becoming a minority in their own country, are not free to practice their

traditional way of life, culture, religion and language as they wish. Yearly thousands flee

over the Himalayas into a world of exile as refugees. Many in Nepal and India live in a

state of legal limbo: often not recognised as refugees or given any definable legal status

as national citizens, they remain stateless. My brooch is born out of my experience of meeting Tibetan Refugees in India. I found

them gentle and graceful, spiritually rich

yet materialistically poor. Desperately

trying to conserve a sense of national

identity they embodied a sense of dignity in

a world that fails to recognise the existence

of their nation nor their right under

international law to seek a more secure

legal status. A situation many, along with

myself, pray will change.The brooch encompasses original

Tibetan coins and banknotes. Symbolic of a

lost Tibet they have now been replaced by

the Chinese currency Renminbi. Turquoise and coral stones are also

included. These are valued in Tibetan

medicine for their healing properties.

Traditionally turquoise, worn as an amulet,

is considered by Tibetans to give protection

when dreaming and coral is believed to

warn off negativity.

(1) Everyone has the right to a nationality.(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality.

Article 15

Rowena Golton

A Prayer for Tibet

Brooch: silver, tibetan coins and banknote, coral, turquoise

Martin Rees

Free Speech

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

This piece is an attempt to express the ongoing struggle between

different ideologies, repressive political regimes and those opposed to

them or attempting to establish their human rights. History has shown

that political freedoms are hard won. The bullet shaped arm of the ring is a metaphor for the dark forces of

oppression. The ring is connected by the chain to the self-evident heavy

shackle of slavery, torture or imprisonment. The opposite arm of the ring has a representation of a satellite

receiving dish as a symbol of modern internet and media communication

used to express opinion, information and hope in the cause of opposing

unacceptable tyranny, wherever it arises.

Article 19

Ring and bangle: silver, ebony, diamond

(1) Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.(2) Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country.(3) The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.

My piece of jewellery is a brooch, that when not worn,

sits in a rosette that can be hung as a wall plaque. I

have chosen the rosette, as it is the traditional symbol

for prospective candidates who put themselves

forward for election to government, to proudly show

their allegiance. The colours of my rosette are those of

the suffragettes – purple, white and green. I am

eternally grateful to the women (and men) who fought

for the right to a female vote and I find it sad that in the

UK not everyone uses this hard earned ability to vote. It wasn't until 1928 that all women finally had the

right to vote, only 81 years ago. I understand that

many of us are disillusioned with modern politics but

around the world there are dozens of countries where

men and women are denied this simple democratic

act, or are forced to vote in a rigged system that is a

farce. We should take care in the UK to remember this

and never take the right to vote for granted.“Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow” so they say.

The tree on my brooch is full of little buds waiting to

burst open with fresh ideas. This is reflected in the

area surrounding the rosette where seven branches

representing the seven continents all have their own

separate buds ready to ripen and flourish.

Represented

Article 21

Silver brooch in centre of a wall plaque. Silver, silk, wood, sand, paint

Tara Kirkpatrick

In 1945 after the Second World War 51 countries founded the United Nations, an international

organisation committed to the facilitation and maintenance of international peace, security, law,

economic development, social progress and human rights. Today the United Nations, comprising of

192 member states, continues to provide a platform for international dialogue.

On the 10th Dec 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal

Declaration Of Human Rights. The 30 Articles set forth the proclamation and protection of rights to

which all human beings are inherently entitled. This covers civil, political, social, cultural and

economic rights, the right to life, freedom and liberty, the right to security of person, freedom of

expression, equality before the law, the right to food, work and education.

Article 3 Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Article 5 No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Article 6 Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.

Article 7 All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are

entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any

incitement to such discrimination.

Article 8 Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the

fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.

Article 9 No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.

Article 10 Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in

the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.

Article 11 (1) Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according

to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.

(2) No one shall be held guilty of any penal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute

a penal offence, under national or international law, at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier

penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the penal offence was committed.

Article 12 No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to

attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such

interference or attacks.

Article 13 (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.

(2) Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.

Article 14 (1) Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.

(2) This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or

from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Article 16 (1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right

to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at

its dissolution.

(2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.

(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society

and the State.

Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience

and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Article 2 Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind,

such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth

or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or

international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust,

non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

Article 4 No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Article 15 (1) Everyone has the right to a nationality.

(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Article 17 (1) Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others.

(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property.

Article 18 Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change

his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to

manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.

Article 20 (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.

(2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association.

Article 22. Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national

effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of

the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his

Article 24 Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic

holidays with pay.

Article 26 (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental

stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made

generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.

(2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of

respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship

among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the

maintenance of peace.

(3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.

Article 30 Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in

any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.

Article 19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions

without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and

regardless of frontiers.

Article 21 (1) Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely

chosen representatives.

(2) Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country.

(3) The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in

periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote

or by equivalent free voting procedures.

Article 23 (1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work

and to protection against unemployment.

(2) Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work.

(3) Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family

an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection.

(4) Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests.

Article 25 (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his

family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to

security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in

circumstances beyond his control.

(2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out

of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.

Article 27 (1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to

share in scientific advancement and its benefits.

(2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific,

literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

Article 28 Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this

Declaration can be fully realized.

Article 29 (1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality

is possible.

(2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are

determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms

of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a

democratic society.

(3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the

United Nations.

My father, a union man to the end, died from asbestosis. Throughout my career I have often

incorporated textiles within my work. Working conditions that lead to industrial diseases within

the textile industry, especially in India, are a time bomb waiting to explode.

Different components within my piece have different

meanings related to industrial disease. The medal has

elements of and is based on a nurse's watch. It is dedicated

to all those who died from an industrial disease, to those

who have fought for better working conditions, those that

still continue to fight and to the nurses who have cared for

those dying from industrial diseases.

The thread and the imprint of the fair trade cotton on

the piece represent the bad working conditions of the

textile industry in India. The cogs and the fixing pin

represent the time bomb waiting to go off on an industrial

disease. The alchemy process of the build up of thread, the

gold vac coating and the hardening of the textiles on the

medal represent the build up of the fibres on the wall of the

stomach and lungs which cause asbestosis.

I would like to thank MMU engineering department

for help with development of turning the textile part and

mixed materials into gold.

(1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. (2) Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work. (3) Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection. (4) Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests.

Samantha Mills

Article 23

Working Class Hero

Medal/brooch: Silver oxidised, mixed media

rayon, plastic and gold vac coated

Article 25

I have chosen to focus on only one aspect of this article – namely

the right of every human to have access to sufficient food.The main pendant on my necklace is designed to rest on the

belly. It is made of silver and copper using photo-etched images

sourced from newspapers and the internet. The main image

illustrates a violation of article 25, while the links supporting that

central image illustrate ways in which that violation came about and

is maintained.In the hot Haiti sun a woman sets out rows of mud patties to dry.

People who haven't enough money to buy food eat these to stop

hunger pains. Every circle of mud drying on the ground represents a

violation of human rights for the person who is forced to eat mud

because world market forces have priced food out of reach. Count

them.In 2008 the USA, once bread basket to the world, dedicated 30%

of its corn crop to the production of bio-fuels for its automobiles.

Europe too, introduced laws forcing all motorists to accept bio-fuels

mixed in with their petrol. Through 2007 & 2008 bio-fuel refineries

sprang up, watching speculators placed their bets, grain prices

rocketed. The competition between feeding cars and feeding

people began. Analysts attributed three quarters of the rise in the

grain price to bio-fuels.It does not have to be like this. Another world is possible.

The image panels: A pretty car ........ A Hunger March ........ Corn &

Oil Prices ........ Bio-fuel Refinery ........ Mud Cakes in Haiti...... Food

Aid Drop ........ The Motorway ........ Bio-diesel plant ........ Corn,

1/3rd to Bio-fuels

(1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.(2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.

Ewa Barker

Another World Is Possible

Neckpiece: silver, copper

Anne Hawley

Article 27

Apothecary Ring

(1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts & to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. (2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

Ring: silver, 18ct gold, cold enamel

Essentially the two parts of this article present a

dichotomy and has been used as a defence for opposing

sides in many debates from political issues to material

concerns. On the one hand people need to able to

benefit from developments in any field, be it scientific,

literary or artistic. On the other, those who create these

innovations will only continue to invest in

advancements if they receive recognition, whether that

is through finance or status.I have chosen to focus on access to essential

medicines. ‘Ten million people die each year from

diseases that have available cures. Tragically, the

essential medicines to treat such diseases are lacking

throughout much of the world. Nearly a third of

humanity does not have regular access to essential

medicines, and in the poorest parts of Africa and Asia

this figure rises to over 50%. During the fifteen seconds

it takes to read this paragraph, five people have died

from preventable causes.'90% of research and development done by the

medical and pharmaceutical industry is focused on only

10% of the world's diseases, finding treatments for

t h o s e c o n d i t i o n s t h a t m a i n l y a f fe c t t h e

affluent/developed world. Wealth should not be the

determining factor in access to medicines. My ring is designed around the concept of balance:

the 'people' on top of the ring slide to tip the scales

between the green cross symbol is ing the

pharmaceutical industry and the red cross representing

access to essential medicines for all. People rather than

patents should be the motivating influence between

protection of intellectual property and the needs of the

community. Progress in any field cannot be made if those that

innovate and create are not supported or rewarded and

all of humanity should benefit in these developments

and innovations.

Article 28 is about hope and aspiration. It is an

ultimate goal even if it is only gradually or partially

achieved. It gives focus and direction as well as

embracing economic, political and cultural diversity;

it brings the catalogue of rights together. It is the

'whole', it is about creating global circumstances and

conditions in which all the individual rights can be

achieved. The following quote from 'Youth for Human Rights

International' holds the essence of Article 28:“the world I see may sound crazy to you,

but hopefully, some day, you'll see it too…” Article 28 came about when it emerged that each

individual right listed could not practically be

accompanied by a corresponding State obligation due

to the diverse approach of each State to social policy,

none of which could be judged 'correct' or 'incorrect',

'good' or 'bad'. However, 'the mere listing of rights

would read as wishful thinking if nothing was said

about steps to be taken to make the rights a reality'

(Asbjorn Eide). So, while not being specific, Article 28 reflects

State obligations and seeks to ensure that national

and international conditions prevail for the

enjoyment of rights by the individual.The following quote (also Asbjorn Eide) was the inspiration for the theme of this body adornment:

'Some might say that Article 28 is a utopian

aspiration; it is preferable, however to see it as a

vision to be pursued with determination'. 30 segments of this cuff represent the 30 Articles,

brought together in one vision. When the cuff is

worn, each piece is free to rotate (symbolising

freedom) within the restrictions of its own space

(symbolising fairness).

Stefanie Buckley

One Vision

A Free and Fair World

Article 28

Wrist Cuff: Sheet silver (oxidised), silver chain interwoven with mohair wool

Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.

Article 29

(1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible.(2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.(3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes & principles of the United Nations.

Freedom, Liberty, Power

Caroline Royal

This piece explores ideas of community

and how in modern society we may have

lost or take for granted the responsibility

we have to our own freedoms.Rights and freedoms do not exist in a

vacuum or by mere belief. All freely

exercised rights and freedoms are

contingent on people recognizing these

r i g h t s a n d s u p p o r t i n g t h e i r

implementation. Another way of looking

at it is that rights do not exist, only power

(or the lack thereof) for implementing

freedom.Only you can grant yourself freedom,

by acknowledging whatever strengths

and resources you possess, acting

according to your own individual values

and aspirations, and facing the

consequences with whatever is at your

disposal…With freedom implicitly comes

responsibility.The shackle, to be worn on the wrist symbolizes handcuffs or restraints. I decided to make the piece with a

hinge so that it can be shut trapping and constricting the wearer. There is a central lynch pin on a chain used to

open or close the shackle, which the wearer can operate. This represents how we are all responsible for our

own freedoms and limitations and these in turn effect the people around us and in turn the community we

live in.The shackle is made up of a patch work of different metals, Silver, Brass and Copper to represent the

diverse cultural differences present in communities such as skin colour, religious believes, sex or class. The

metals are fused together in the same way in which people from different backgrounds have met, become

friends, or formed relationships and gone on to create the multi cultured communities in which we live. I have

included symbols that can often cause dispute or divide communities, but which are also seen as a source of

power for some, each symbol holds both positive and negative connotations.

Shackle: Silver, copper, brass, found and reclaimed materials

Manchester Jewellers Network

M A NC H E S T E R J E W E L L E R S N E T WOR K

The Manchester Jewellers Network (MJN) was established in 2002 responding to the

need for a network that would support the many talented and dedicated jewellery designer-

makers in the Greater Manchester area. MJN is a Regional Group of the Association for

Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) and is committed to promoting exciting and innovative jewellery

in a broad range of both traditional and modern materials.

MJN meets regularly to network, lend mutual support and plan challenging new

initiatives for both emerging and established jewellers. Through both commercial and non-

commercial exhibitions MJN develops the profiles of designers in the region, raising an

awareness of bespoke work and creating a forum for art jewellery. Exhibiting in new and unique

venues, accessible to culturally diverse audiences, MJN tours work both nationally and

internationally.

“Articles of Hope, Adornments for Justice” is the group’s fourth non-commercial

exhibition. Since the group’s conception the network has presented the following exhibitions:

2008 Winter, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Design Show Liverpool, Liverpool Contemporary Urban Centre

2007 Christmas Carols, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Wedding Adornment, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and The Arc, Chester

2006 Christmas Wishes, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Architectonics, Urbis, Manchester and RIBA, Liverpool, touring in 2007 to Velvet

Da Vinci, San Francisco.

2005 Desirable, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Limited Edition, Manchester Craft and Design Centre, touring in 2006 to Atkinson

Gallery, Southport, Contacto Directo, Portugal & Golddigger 79, Belfast

2004 The Twelve Days of Christmas, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Ring, Manchester Craft and Design Centre, touring in 2005 to Alea Gallery,

Barcelona & Platform Gallery, Clitheroe

Be Mine, Habitat, Manchester

2003 Ice, Habitat, Manchester

Melissa Hansom

Telephone: +44 (0)7799 538457

m_hansom@yahoo.com

www.melissa-hansom-jewellery.co.uk

Abby Filer

Telephone: +44 (0)7763 704252

abby@abbyfilerjewellery.co.uk

www.abbyfilerjewellery.co.uk

Gemma Scully

Telephone +44 (0)7795 523932

Gemmascullyjewellery@hotmail.com

www.gemmascullyjewellery.com

Rowena Golton

Telephone: +44 (0)7977 297063

rowena@rowenagolton.com

www.rowenagolton.com

Martin Rees

Telephone: +44 (0)7867 828945

planet.rees@tiscali.co.uk

www.manchesterjewellersnetwork.co.uk

Tara Kirkpatrick

Telephone: +44 (0)1565 651151

tara@tarakirkpatrick.co.uk

www.tarakirkpatrick.co.uk

Samantha Mills

Telephone: +44 (0)7932 509622

sjmillsdesigns@aol.com

www.samanthamills.co.uk

Ewa Barker

Telephone: +44 (0)7932 190 322

ewa.silverlode@googlemail.com

www.manchesterjewellersnetwork.co.uk

Anne Hawley

Telephone: +44 (0)7828 129014

anne_hwly@yahoo.co.uk

www.manchesterjewellersnetwork.co.uk

Stefanie Buckley

Telephone: +44 (0)7740 468925

stefanie.buckley12@yahoo.com

www.manchesterjewellersnetwork.co.uk

Caroline Royal

Telephone: +44 (0)7746 968932

info@carolineroyal.co.uk

www.carolineroyal.co.uk

Contact Details

Amnesty

InternationalProtect the Human

As part of the educational aspect of “Articles of Hope, Adornments for Justice,” MJN would

like to signpost the work of Amnesty International. Founded in the UK in 1961 by lawyer Peter

Benenson, Amnesty International seeks to advocate, take action and educate on the values of

the UDHR and other international agreed standards of human rights.

Amnesty, a non-governmental organisation, conducts research and generates action to

prevent and end the corruption of human rights. Dependant upon galvanising public opinion,

to exert pressure on the perpetrators of injustice, Amnesty campaigns to protect the human

by urging governments and the international community to take responsibility for their part in

the prevention and punishment of human rights violations.

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for its campaign against torture and the United

Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in 1978 today Amnesty has more than 2.2 million

supporters in more than 150 countries. Comprising of ordinary people, from all walks of life,

Amnesty relies on the support of personal and unaffiliated donations in order to remain

independent form all governments, political ideologies, economic interests or religions.

Amnesty International is the world's most influential human rights organisation. We invite you

to find out more about Amnesty's campaigns, donate, join, take action, volunteer or fundraise

by visiting www.amnesty.org. Let's stand together in the fight for hope and justice to make

this a free and fair world for all.

With thanks The Manchester Jewellers Network would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the following people for their support and commitment to “Articles of Hope; Adornments for Justice” exhibition:Jonathan Keenan Photography, Lee Whitfield DNA, Pelican Press, Liam Lazerian. Special thanks to MJN Exhibition Coordinators: Caroline Royal, Melissa Hansom and Rowena Golton

We would also like to thank:

On the 10th Dec 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed within the

Universal Declaration Of Human Rights that “every individual and every organ of society,

keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to

promote respect for these rights and freedoms.” (UDHR Preamble)

Based on “Articles of Hope, Adornments for Justice,” MJN have drawn up an educational

pack aimed for use within schools, colleges, playgroups and youth clubs. Providing

templates and promoting lesson plan ideas, the pack focuses on a response to the issues

and themes raised within the exhibition. The pack can be located and downloaded from our

website: www.adornmentsforjustice.org

Many of these proposals are also intended for use alongside the excellent teaching

resources provided by Amnesty International. These cover all the Human Rights addressed

in the UDHR and can be located and ordered from their website: www.amnesty.org.uk

The Call to Educate

M A NC H E S T E R J E W E L L E R S N E T WOR K

www.adornmentsforjustice.org