Faculty of Design

Material Art & Design

Richard Coutts

Hercules 2 part brooch

This two part brooch represents Hercules tied to his labors as a result of his being misled and betrayed. Even the strongest man in the world can be chained to the whims of others.

“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.”