The product of an artist's meticulous folding, creasing and hammering - all of which is done by hand - this impressively lifelike Brass Polar Bear is but one example of Ren's talent for manipulating metal. Find more of Ren's work in the artist's collection .

About Ren
With a focus on traditional forging techniques, the artist known only as Ren believes that metalworks crafted by human hands can carry a memory of those hands, a story of creation and ownership built over time by each person who holds them.

Materials: Brass
Dimensions: 4.75" L x 1.75" W x 2.75" H
Care: Wipe very carefully with a clean, dry cloth as needed.
Kyoto, Japan