The Art of Time: Meditative, Sculptural Timepiece
- Editor OGN Daily
- Jul 10
- 1 min read
A beautiful new way to tell the time.
Whatever kind of lifestyle you lead, our relationship with time can sometimes be a source of stress. The good news is that London-based designer Matt Gilbert of studio Animaro is aiming to help us change that with Solstice 2.0 - a kinetic clock designed to transform how we experience time, encouraging a calmer and more mindful perspective.
The meditative, sculptural timepiece transforms with the passage of time like a kinetic work of art. It's somewhat like a flower opening and closing. Over a 12-hour cycle, it gently changes shape, gracefully expanding until midday, when the sun reaches its peak, then gradually contracting by 6 p.m. The idea is that anyone lucky enough to have one of these deliciously mesmerising clocks is that we reconnect with the way we once told time through nature, using shape and pattern, much like a modern sundial.
“For many, time and a need for absolute accuracy has become a source of stress,” says Gilbert. “When designing the Solstice timepiece, I wanted its movement to represent the passing of time in a way that was beautiful and peaceful, taking inspiration from flowers opening in response to light.”
Recently launched on Kickstarter, Solstice 2.0 is Animaro’s second campaign, showcasing a more refined and thoughtfully updated design. While the original Solstice saw 200 units shipped around the world, this new edition is limited to just 80 units, allowing Animaro to prioritize craftsmanship and quality.
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