Clock c. 1936

Florence Stevenson rendered this clock with graphite and watercolor. The clock, a ubiquitous symbol of time's relentless march, carries with it the weight of mortality and memory. Consider the pendulum, its steady swing echoing the rhythms of life itself. We find its echo in the scales of justice, or even the heartbeat in a mother's womb. The pendulum is an ancient symbol that has been passed down through history, representing the balance and the continuous cycle of life and death. The clock reminds us, often subconsciously, that our time is finite. The pendulum acts as a constant reminder of the passage of time and our inevitable mortality. This image is a powerful force, engaging us on a deep, subconscious level. This symbol resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings in different historical contexts.