Faculty of Design

Material Art & Design

Richard Coutts

Hercules ring

This ring represents the lessons to be learned by the story of Hercules in a form that will constantly remind the wearer of the importance of acknowledging ones vulnerabilities.

“The life of Hercules can be taken as a lesson for our own lives. His great strength did not protect him from being betrayed. Worn on the body, these pieces serve to remind us that we all possess incredible power, however, we must remember to remain humble and respect the fact that nothing is assured in life.”