Bajonetframe Possibly 1930 - 1933

This photograph shows a Bajonetframe for a milling machine, made in 1930. The holes at each end immediately strike me. This motif has a fascinating presence across time. Consider, for instance, the oculus in ancient Roman architecture, a circular opening that served as both a source of light and a symbolic eye to the heavens. Similarly, we see eye-like shapes in the cyclopean architecture of ancient civilizations. The psychological interpretation is particularly intriguing, with the 'eye' motif serving as a potent symbol of awareness, surveillance, and the subconscious. The Bajonetframe’s holes, like the oculus or a cyclops' eye, could be seen as a void. A point where the inside and outside intersect. This visual element speaks to the collective memory and subconscious processes that affect the production and interpretation of design. The cyclical progression of the ‘hole’ symbol, resurfacing and evolving across historical contexts, is undeniable.