The Human Ivory project seeks to prove a point about the fact that using animals for the purpose of extracting their ivory is not only unethical, but unnecessary.
While there are people and groups taking steps toward resolving the issue of illegal poaching, there have been few results that are significant enough to slow down the problem, let alone resolve it. The artist Lucie Majerus attempts to make a point about the ivory trade with her Human Ivory project. As part of this project the designer created jewelry pieces from her own teeth -- a material that resembles that of ivory.
This project seeks to make a point about alternative methods of production and consumption that should reduce environmental harm rather than increase it.
Tooth-Made Jewelry
This 'Human Ivory' Project Aims to Make a Statement About Illegal Poaching
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Jewelry - Designing jewelry using sustainable and eco-friendly materials in order to reduce the environmental harm caused by illegal poaching in the ivory trade.
2. Human Bioproducts - Using human bioproducts, such as teeth or hair, to create alternative raw materials for jewelry, fashion and other industries.
3. Anti-poaching Innovations - Developing new technologies and innovations to combat and prevent illegal poaching of animals for their ivory and other products.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - Innovative and sustainable materials and bioproducts can be integrated into jewelry production to create environmentally responsible pieces with a powerful message.
2. Fashion - Alternative materials and designs can be developed and implemented in the fashion industry to promote environmentally sustainable practices and ethical production.
3. Conservation Technology - New technology can be developed to help prevent illegal poaching and support conservation of endangered species.