activist badge, round badge made in red enamel on top of half the badge sits a silver sheet cut out in a zigzag pattern on one side and the word resist cut out in the middle of the sheet. The zigzag pattern signifies not to follow the flow.

resist

A 2022 commission to create a brooch for lifelong activist Pragna Patel, co-founder of Southall Black Sisters.

​Brief: to come up with a symbol and messaging that summarises Pragna’s life in a simple, obvious and eye-catching way.

The design draws on the resistor symbol in an electric circuit which opposes the flow of electricity. Symbolising actively pushing back against oppression and injustice. To resist following the flow.

​Enamelled copper, recycled silver, stainless steel.

This design become the inspiration for a new venture called PROJECT RESIST in 2024 you can read more about it here

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