The Clepsydra is one of the earliest known forms of telling time. This ancient water clock utilises the managed flow of water either into, or out of, a particular vessel in order to measure the passing of time.
My take on the Clepsydra is a metaphorical response in which time is embodied in numerous ways. Not only through the creation of the vessel itself but also in the materials and processes used, such as clay, borax, quartz, metals and kiln firing. All of these relate to my research in collaboration with Jo and reflect my reaction to issues around rising seas and glacial ice melt.
This creation also answers the question ‘what will this become?’ posed in my previous blog. A splendid, valuable, integral part of my Clepsydra that’s what! Of course.
