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Solstice

Solstice
Solstice
Kinetic art clock. Expands and contracts over 12 hour interval.
24" diameter. Aluminum case, stepper motor, wood, Richlite
Authorized US Retailer: Call 1-704-981-0636 for samples and custom options.
$2,495.00 - $2,895.00
100 in stock. Please call for lead times, samples, and custom orders. Free UPS Delivery. All clocks are new from Animaro (UK), inspected, and ship from Charlotte NC.
  • About This Work
    Solstice's form gradually changes over a 12 hour interval.

    Solstice is a kinetic art timepiece that reflects the passage of time by an expansion and contraction of a wooden lattice framework over a twelve hour interval. It ‘breathes’ in and out, gradually opening and closing like a flower. At midday and midnight, the clock-face is at its largest. At 6pm and 6am (symbolizing the end of day and night), the clock-face is at its smallest.

    THE MOVEMENT
    The expansion and contraction of the clock body is controlled by an electric stepper motor. The clock has a single hand to signal the current time of day (if it's important for you to know the time to the exact minute, this is not the clock for you). Solstice has two modes of operation: clock and demo modes. In the clock mode, Solstice functions as a clock and completes one full rotation every 12 hours. In demo mode, Solstice completes a full rotation in 60 seconds. Demo mode is ideal for showing a guest the clock's full range of motion. Demo mode is activated and de-activated by simply touching the bottom metal bar. All Solstice clocks ordered from Clock Forward ship programmed to complete one full rotation on the hour as a 'visual hourly chime'. It's possible to order without this feature, even though we prefer it.

    THE BODY
    A sleek aluminum case conceals the stepper motor and control board. Designed exclusively for wall mounting, the minimalist structure mounts seamlessly to any wall material. The textile cable can be displayed or concealed (with the help of an electrician). Extending from the central body are four sturdy rails that guide four precision-engineered wheels that allow the wooden latticework to expand and contract with time. The dynamic motion is driven by the hour hand marker, which is directly connected to the stepper motor, creating Solstice’s signature breathing effect. The wooden components can be customized in a variety of wood types and colors, with options for solid tones or an artful intermixing of two materials, making each Solstice a unique and captivating kinetic sculpture.

  • Technical Specs
    • SOLSTICE
    • Includes: Soltice clock, wall bracket, textile power cable and US/international adaptor.
    • Dimensions mounted: 23.6h x 23.6w x 3.9d in (60 x 60 x 10 cm)
    • Power cable length: 157 in (400 cm)
    • Weight: 7 lbs (3.1 kg)
    • Ambient temperature: 50° - 95° F (10° - 35° C) *Do not place in bathrooms, outdoors, areas with high humidity, vibrations, or strong direct sunlight.
    • EDITION OPTIONS
    • Wood: Oak, Walnut or Sapele
    • Richlite (paper/resin composite): Black, Burgundy or Midnight
    • Custom: Combination of 2-3 materials
    • POWER SUPPLY
    • Global voltage compatible (100 - 240 V)
    • Multiplug adaptor included with UK, USA, EU, AU type plugs
    • Textile power cable: 118 in (3 m)
    • Power cable and adaptor: 39 in (1 m)
    • Textile power cable plugs into power cable for a total cord length of 157 in (4 m)
    • Cable can be installed to exit from back (for hidden cable solutions) or bottom (to plug into an outlet) of aluminum body. Your Solstice will arrive configured to your preference.
    • FUNCTIONS
    • Clock mode: one full rotation every 12 hours
    • Demo mode: one full rotation every 60 seconds
    • Modes are activated and de-activated by tapping lower metal bar
    • Hourly visual 'chime': clock completes one 15 second full rotation announcing the new hour *
    • Precise time setting for hour and minute *
      *The above two functions are optional, but ship standard on Clock Forward purchases.
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Solstice's form gradually changes over a 12 hour interval.

Solstice is a kinetic art timepiece that reflects the passage of time by an expansion and contraction of a wooden lattice framework over a twelve hour interval. It ‘breathes’ in and out, gradually opening and closing like a flower. At midday and midnight, the clock-face is at its largest. At 6pm and 6am (symbolizing the end of day and night), the clock-face is at its smallest.

THE MOVEMENT
The expansion and contraction of the clock body is controlled by an electric stepper motor. The clock has a single hand to signal the current time of day (if it's important for you to know the time to the exact minute, this is not the clock for you). Solstice has two modes of operation: clock and demo modes. In the clock mode, Solstice functions as a clock and completes one full rotation every 12 hours. In demo mode, Solstice completes a full rotation in 60 seconds. Demo mode is ideal for showing a guest the clock's full range of motion. Demo mode is activated and de-activated by simply touching the bottom metal bar. All Solstice clocks ordered from Clock Forward ship programmed to complete one full rotation on the hour as a 'visual hourly chime'. It's possible to order without this feature, even though we prefer it.

THE BODY
A sleek aluminum case conceals the stepper motor and control board. Designed exclusively for wall mounting, the minimalist structure mounts seamlessly to any wall material. The textile cable can be displayed or concealed (with the help of an electrician). Extending from the central body are four sturdy rails that guide four precision-engineered wheels that allow the wooden latticework to expand and contract with time. The dynamic motion is driven by the hour hand marker, which is directly connected to the stepper motor, creating Solstice’s signature breathing effect. The wooden components can be customized in a variety of wood types and colors, with options for solid tones or an artful intermixing of two materials, making each Solstice a unique and captivating kinetic sculpture.