{"product_id":"virginia-causey-alto-or-stop","title":"Virginia Causey | ALTO or STOP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew Brass, Copper, Sterling Silver, Eye, Ceramic, Arcylic and CZ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.5 x 3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis brooch functions as a wearable catalyst for protest, designed to confront the ongoing human rights violations and systemic dehumanization perpetrated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Throughout global history, visual symbols and resistance slogans have been vital tools for exposing regimes of terror from the ancient demand to let my people go to the resistance against the Nazi SS.  This is a visual call to action to stand against modern government sanctioned terrorism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Pacific Northwesterner, my work continues to be shaped by the region, environmental problems and political unrest. For decades, I have worked as multifaceted artist and jeweler, as well as an art educator, always exploring the many facets of the arts that inspire me. My pieces have been included in numerous exhibitions and shows and are part of several permanent museum collections. Alongside my studio practice, I am deeply devoted to education, sharing my passion for craft and creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch is part of the exhibition On Point: Brooches that Speak for Themselves. \u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThis exhibition centers on the brooch as a compact but potent site of expression. Each piece holds presence—visually, conceptually, or materially. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eShow dates: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eOctober 1 – November 15, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the brooches are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All purchased brooches will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53518232715553,"sku":"OP-VC","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/virginia-causey-alto-or-stop","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}