Faculty of Design

Material Art & Design

Richard Coutts

Hercules cufflinks

Even in formal wear, we need to be reminded that no matter how strong we may be, we must always be mindful of our 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.”