curated by Rauel Alonso-Perez and Melanie Grant

Featuring works by Daniel Brush, Marla Aaron, Mike Joseph, Omi Woods, Pippa Small, and Ute Decker.

I am delighted two of my Fairtrade gold pieces will be part of Au: Origins Unearthed Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard,  12 Nov 2026 - Oct 2027.

The exhibit follows gold from the geological forces that formed it, through the scientific research that decodes its origins, to the studios of six visionary jewellers working today.  Chosen for their commitment to gold as an art medium and who examine the traceability of the material: Daniel Brush, Ute Decker, Pippa Small,  Marla Aaron, Omni Woods , Mike Joseph and PeaceGold.

This exhibition examines the global impacts of gold extraction - from illegal artisanal mining and mercury contamination to emerging efforts to promote traceability and responsible sourcing.

A free hybrid lecture accessible via zoom will take place the evening of November 12 spanning disciplines such as earth science, activists, legal experts, contemporary design and forensic chemistry working in Colombia, Brazil, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Together, they will consider pathways toward more ethical and responsible mining, systems that enable companies and consumers to trace gold to its source, and tools for identifying illegal mining.

Learn more about the program and register: https://tinyurl.com/AuEventNov12.

Learn more about Ute's ethical commitments: https://www.utedecker.com/ethical-jewellery

#Gold #EthicalJewelry #SustainableJewellery #ResponsibleJewellery

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