Tall Clock 1937

Arsen Maralian made this clock drawing probably sometime in the 20th century, with what looks like watercolor on paper. What's cool here is the quiet hum of observation. You feel the hours spent looking, trying to figure out how this clock is put together. The artist takes us on a journey, mapping every surface of the clock, patiently describing its form. The clock's a bit wonky, not exactly perfect, and that's what's so charming. It's the real deal! I bet Maralian was thinking about how this clock marks time, how it quietly lives, and how the passing of each day adds to its story. I love how the clock's face has a flower garland design. What does it mean to put flowers on a clock? How does this change our experience of time? It's a reminder that artists are always in conversation, picking up where others leave off, and bringing their own perspectives to the mix.