Italian design partners Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, of Formafantasma, created 'From Then On,' a time-themed installation on display in the Established & Sons' showroom.
With its tenth anniversary looming, Established & Sons wanted to examine the passage of time in an inventive, unexpected way. The clocks included in the installation mark time in their own distinctive manner, each utilizing a different material. The first clock is fashioned from Carrara marble; the disk is then split into an interior circular section, and secondary, encompassing ring. It features an obtrusive seam, which rotates to signify the passing of an hour.
Another clock is made from two saxophones, which are attached onto a frame. The instruments are made to sound every 15 minutes, with the intention of declaring, and celebrating, ephemeral moments throughout daily life.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Time-themed Installations
- Creating immersive installations that explore the concept of time through various mediums and materials.
- Inventive Clock Designs
- Designing clocks that use unconventional materials and mechanisms to represent the passage of time in unique ways.
- Celebrating Ephemeral Moments
- Recognizing and commemorating fleeting moments in daily life through interactive and auditory experiences.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Incorporating time-themed installations and innovative clock designs into interior spaces to create captivating experiences for visitors.
- Art and Sculpture
- Exploring the concept of time through artistic installations and sculptures that challenge traditional perceptions and aesthetics.
- Product Design
- Creating functional timekeeping devices that go beyond traditional clocks to provide a unique and engaging way of marking the passage of time.
