The Clock for an Acrobat is Both Precarious and Precise
Meghan Young — November 1, 2011 — Art & Design
For those avid timepiece lovers out there, the Clock for an Acrobat may look vaguely familiar. That is because it was designed and created by the same person who fashioned the Clock for an Architect. Yet, although it has the same deconstructed look, there is definitely an acrobatic aesthetic in this design that is missing in the Architecture one. This is seen in the playful use of wires and layers.
Conceived by Daniel Weil, the Clock for an Acrobat explores the parallels between the way time moves spherically and spatially, just "the way an acrobat moves along a wire: both precarious, both precise, both balanced," as Pentagram puts it. Stunningly artistic, there is a defiance of gravity not just in its design, but also by the way the battery is held in midair magnetically.
Conceived by Daniel Weil, the Clock for an Acrobat explores the parallels between the way time moves spherically and spatially, just "the way an acrobat moves along a wire: both precarious, both precise, both balanced," as Pentagram puts it. Stunningly artistic, there is a defiance of gravity not just in its design, but also by the way the battery is held in midair magnetically.
Trend Themes
1. Deconstructed Timepiece Design - Exploring the artistic potential of deconstructed aesthetics in timepiece designs, creating unique and visually striking pieces.
2. Acrobatic Inspiration in Design - Drawing inspiration from acrobatics to create timepieces that capture the precarious yet precise nature of movement.
3. Playful Use of Wires and Layers - Incorporating playful elements such as wires and layers in timepiece designs to add a sense of dynamism and visual interest.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - Exploring new design possibilities for traditional watch manufacturing, incorporating unique and unconventional elements in timepiece designs.
2. Artistic Timepiece Design - Catering to consumers seeking timepieces that are not just functional but also visually captivating and artistic in their design aesthetics.
3. Magnetic Battery Technology - Harnessing magnetic technology to create innovative battery-holding mechanisms in various industries, improving functionality and aesthetics.
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