MOON CLOCK
SOME THOUGHTS:
As humans have modernized, we’ve lost much of our connection to the moon. Its phases once guided planting, travel, and timekeeping.
When I searched for a moon clock to restore that connection, most were flat and lacked the moon’s true depth. I set out to create a lasting sculpture that honors that bond.
Here are my concepts and sketches for desk, wall, and floor versions.
MATERIALS: A half-sphere of black marble forms the shadowed side of the moon, paired with a half-sphere of alabaster that reveals the shifting phases. The split stone sphere rotates on a 29.5-day cycle, mirroring the moon’s orbit around Earth, and is set within a frame of blackened wood or steel.
FORM & DETAILS: I’m particularly drawn to the floor version. It carries a monumental presence, with the weight of a Brutalist form, yet also holds a sense of character, much like the grandfather clocks of the 18th century. I also love how clean it would be to have a version built directly into the wall. Part sculpture, part architecture.
