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Description

In Time Catcher Stuart reforges a fraught temporality, while asking why the incrementally measured time conceived in Western tradition stands opposed to the ever pressing dictates of our will. In doing so, the cogs and dials that underlie the human condition are invested with an urgent materiality. Bound by a calculating clockwork conception of the nature of time, an all too human struggle sees us rising up to reach beyond ourselves.

Time Catcher Sculpture—Taming the Chronological Tide: Unveiling the Quest for Mastery over Time

“Time Catcher Sculpture” is a compelling bronze artwork that explores the human struggle to master the elusive and ever-flowing nature of time. This cogs and dials time bronze sculpture delves into the philosophical question of why the incrementally measured time conceived in Western tradition stands opposed to the ever-pressing dictates of human will.

Time as Liquid—Draining Away Against Our Will

The sculpture portrays time as a liquid force, draining away despite human efforts to control and contain it. The dynamic arrangement of cogs and dials represents the intricate mechanisms humans use to measure and manage time, yet the overall composition suggests an inevitable loss and the uncontrollable nature of temporal progression. This visual metaphor highlights the conflict between human ambition and the natural flow of time.

Against Our Will—The Materiality of Time and Human Struggle

“Time Catcher Sculpture” embodies the urgent materiality of time as cogs and dials are invested with human emotion and existential urgency. The sculpture’s design reflects the fraught temporality of human life, where time is both a resource to be managed and a force that constantly escapes control. The bronze medium adds a tangible weight to the concept, making the abstract idea of time’s passage concrete and relatable.

Placed in corporate offices, educational institutions, or reflective spaces, “Time Catcher Sculpture” serves as a powerful reminder of the human condition’s inherent struggle with time. Its intricate design encourages viewers to contemplate their relationship with time, the balance between planning and spontaneity, and the acceptance of time’s inevitable flow.

Ultimately, “Time Catcher Sculpture” stands as a testament to the human quest for mastery over time. This cogs and dials time bronze sculpture not only enhances its surroundings with its artistic complexity but also invites deep reflection on the nature of time and the human desire to control the uncontrollable, highlighting the enduring struggle between human will and temporal inevitability.

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Additional information

Weight23 kg
Dimensions60 × 30 × 80 cm
Sculpture size

Small (tabletop), Medium (freestanding interior)

Material

Bronze

Application

Available for Hire, In Stock, Interior Sculpture, Outdoor Sculpture, Totem Sculpture

Style

Contemporary, Figurative, Forms of Experience, Representational, Surreal

Weight (lbs)

50.7

Availability

In Stock

Edition

x25

Dimension (in)

H32 x W12 x D24

AUD Price range

AUD 15.001 – 20.000

USD Price range

USD 10.001 – 15.000