Well, it’s a sunny Saturday. It’s not quite as warm as it has been, but it definitely feels like summer is coming, which lifts my heart! There’s been a lot happening in the world recently, and sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do, and it’s easy to feel like you need to find some way to contribute. This is a bit about one thing I’ve elected to participate in.
One of my colleagues sent me a link to something called the Hand Medal Project (all photos shown are from the gallery on the Hand Medal Project website).
Finished Medal example
What’s that you say? You can read some nice things about it at the link, but fit’s essentially about community recognising the amazing and vital efforts that health care workers have made to all of us during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The idea is that jewellers around the world volunteer to make little metal medals in the shape of a hand, with a little ribbon, which will then be distributed to health care workers.
There are a lot of things that appeal to me about the project. The hands are a tangible recognition from the community of contribution, as well as a memory of this period of time. I also like the idea that they will be given out to workers by their peers and own community. Of course, my secret hope is that so many people participate, and that we make soooooo many medals, that everyone who “should” get one, can have one. My personal aim is to try and devote a bit of time to them every time I’m in the studio.
It’s a longer term project-it’s not expected to wrap up until October, so still lots of opportunity to participate.
My hope is that you all staying healthy, listening to the government and healthcare experts, and following the guidance that they are recommending in this time, by being mindful of physical distancing from others and wearing face masks. Let’s all do our part to keep each other safe and healthy and keep from spreading infection. The more we do this, the sooner we will all be able to get back.
Enjoy your great Saturday, whatever you are up to!
-Robin (House of Cassady)