Tall Case Clock c. 1910 - 1920

Editor: This tall case clock, made by an unidentified maker, stands almost eight feet tall. It definitely commands attention in the room. How do you interpret the symbolism inherent in such a domestic object? Curator: Consider how a clock, beyond telling time, represents our relentless march toward the future, and ultimately, mortality. The pendulum's steady swing becomes a visual metaphor for the fleeting nature of existence, doesn’t it? What memories or associations does this image evoke for you? Editor: It makes me think about the passage of time, and maybe the value of slowing down and being present. Curator: Exactly! The clock is both a tool for measuring time and a potent symbol about how we perceive time, reflecting deeper anxieties about life's transience. I am reminded of "Tempus Fugit." Editor: That’s a perspective I hadn't fully considered before, the clock as a memento mori.