Aqua Surf Clock
Artist
Gordon Burnett
(Fraserburgh, Scotland, born 1951)
Date1996
Object NameClock
Mediumanodised aluminium
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsHeight: 23cm
Width: 35cm
Weight: 2328g
Width: 35cm
Weight: 2328g
AcquisitionPurchased in 2000 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the John Black Trust.
Copyright© Gordon Burnett (2004)
LocationOn Display - Gallery 05
Object numberABDAG011153
About MeThis clock is made up of 3 rectangular blocks of aluminium, hinged at the top, giving a several options for positioning the clock. The vibrant turquoise blue is achieved by anodising after the textural surface has been created through computer aided design (CAD). Aluminium is chosen because it is light in weight and takes anodising well. Burnett adopts both bright and subtle colours to enhance the texture of metal.He retired from his position of Reader in Craft and Head of the 3 Dimensional Design Course at Gray's School of Art this year (2011).
More About Me
An industrial clock made from 3 rectangular blocks of aluminium. The blue paint emphasises the texture of the metal whilst also looking like waves crashing in the sea.
Exhibitions
c.1770 - 1780
The British Horological Institute
1927-1928
The British Horological Institute
1928-1929
The British Horological Institute
1929-1930
The British Horological Institute
1930-1931
The British Horological Institute
1931-1932
The British Horological Institute
1932-1933
William Dyce
