Metalwork
Lue Brass
Ruka Kikuchi (also known by his nickname Lue) makes utensils and accessories out of brass in the Japanese city of Setouchi. Lue makes objects that cooperate with the lives of ordinary people, hoping that every time one of his items is picked up and used it brings great pleasure and will last for many years.
Although he makes all of his works by hand, Ruka has recently started to explore the production of industrial metalwork, cutlery that is made by workshop machinery. Each piece features unique markings, such as little scratches and hammer marks where the craftsman has been at work.
