“Kinetic Clock Showcases Time Via Expansion and Contraction”
Whether you find yourself perpetually running behind or feel as if there are insufficient hours in the day, our connection with time can frequently lead to stress. London-based designer Matt Gilbert from studio Animaro aims to change that with Solstice 2.0—a kinetic clock crafted to alter how we perceive time, fostering a more serene and mindful viewpoint.
The meditative, sculptural timepiece evolves with the flow of time like a dynamic work of art. Over a 12-hour span, it gradually morphs, elegantly expanding until noon, when the sun is at its zenith, then slowly contracting by 6 p.m. The clock is intended to realign us with the way time was once measured naturally, utilizing shape and pattern, reminiscent of a contemporary sundial.
“For many individuals, the pressure of precise timekeeping has become a source of anxiety,” explains Gilbert. “In creating the Solstice timepiece, I wanted its movements to embody the flow of time in an aesthetically pleasing and tranquil manner, drawing inspiration from blossoms unfurling in response to sunlight.”
In Clock Mode, the singular hour hand completes a full circle every 12 hours, akin to a conventional clock. It moves so slowly that you may not notice its transition, yet its form subtly changes throughout the day. Switch to Demo Mode, and the hand executes a full rotation every 60 seconds, transforming the clock into an enchanting piece of kinetic artwork. Tapping the metal bar—fitted with a touch sensor—allows you to switch between modes. When shifting from Demo Mode to Clock Mode, the Solstice 2.0 automatically adjusts to the accurate time.
Recently introduced on Kickstarter, Solstice 2.0 marks Animaro’s second campaign, featuring a more polished and thoughtfully enhanced design. While the initial Solstice saw 200 units dispatched worldwide, this new version is limited to merely 80 units, enabling Animaro to focus on craftsmanship and quality.
Explore Solstice 2.0 below and discover more about this incredible clock on Kickstarter. You can secure yours through the campaign, selecting from three exquisite wood finishes: walnut, oak, and sapele.
Designer and studio Animaro founder Matt Gilbert developed Solstice 2.0, a kinetic clock that evolves with the passage of time.
Over a 12-hour duration, it gradually alters its shape, elegantly expanding until noon, when the sun is at its peak.
Then it softly contracts by 6 p.m.
The clock is designed to re-establish our connection with how we previously told time through nature, using shape and patterns, similar to a modern sundial.
Tapping a metal bar—equipped with a touch sensor—enables you to switch between modes.
In Clock Mode, the single hour hand completes a full rotation every 12 hours, just like a classic clock.
Switch to Demo Mode, and the hand makes a complete rotation every 60 seconds, transforming the clock into a captivating piece of kinetic art.
Observe this beautiful clock as it expands and contracts over time.
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