After a successful career as a journeyman sheet metal worker, Kurt Ruby decided to combine his artistic talents and his love of art with his knowledge of the sheet metal trade and thus founded Kurt Ruby Copperworks, Inc. in 1994.  Kurt is carrying on his family tradition as a third generation coppersmith.  He has developed his own unique style and processes, using some of the same tools his grandfather used years ago.

His most recent accomplishments include a commission from The Florida Philharmonic for a 10 year commemorative statue for presentation to their conductor as well as a commission by the City of Clearwater, Florida, sister city to Nagano, Japan for two commemorative "Sun" sculptures,  presented to the Mayor of Nagano and to the head of the 1998 Winter Olympic committee. Awards for second place in 2004 and 2005 at South Miami Art Festival are also to be mentioned.

Having Served a formal four year apprenticeship, I use my fathers and Grandfathers tools; a hand operated rolling mill to add texture to the metal and old fashioned irons heated in fire to solder all work. Copper is hand formed over steel stakes to add shape and form. Patinas are applied and selectively hand burnished revealing the copper underneath to capture reflected light.  This creates a sense of movement within the copper. At times I add unique stones and other organic materials found on my travels to create a dynamic quality to my work. Each piece is sealed to protect the original work of art. My work ranges from fine, functional art to large, contemporary interior wall sculptures.