Andy Warhol is famously quoted as saying: “They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” His statement reverberates through time: although the wall clock may tick on, you are in the driver’s seat. Our society has developed into one thoroughly based around the concept of time—and the wall clock as an object. Indeed we time our days and chastise ourselves for lack of punctuality. The wall clock reminds us of what tasks, meetings, and phases are yet to come— it acts as both audience and maestro in the concerto of our lives. No wonder so many people pay close attention when shopping for the perfect clock for their home—the object is so ubiquitous it is important to enjoy your version of it.
The wall clock is a very amorphous object—although it does have to represent the 24-hour day in some way, it can take on a plethora of styles and shapes. The advent of digital displays has allowed the wall clock to evolve as well—we are now free to choose what technology most closely resembles our aesthetic taste. Indeed wall clocks can come in any size as well—from miniature to gargantuan (a la “Big Ben”.) As for materials, a wall clock can be made of almost anything typical. Choose from wood, metal, plastic, and many others—it is entirely up to you what you want the wall clock in your home to look like.
Make sure you purchase a high-quality so it doesn’t break down. Clocks that don’t tell time aren’t of much use at all. Trusting your dealer is important—make sure to get recommendations before you set out to purchase a wall clock for your abode (or workplace.) You won’t regret paying so much attention to such a seemingly unimportant task—your clocks will be beautiful.