Two beautiful new time pieces have been placed in the main entrance of Royal Derby Hospital to assist patients’ and visitors during their visit to the hospital.
The clocks have been created by Nottingham based fused glass artist Lucy Hall. Lucy gave a lot of thought to the mechanical construction so that each clock can be clearly read and always relied on to tell the right time. However the design also shares a deeper understanding of how time can pass quite differently depending on your circumstances.
“I selected types of glass with different properties that allow for the intensity of colour, depth and definition of shadow to change with the light throughout the day. I wanted to demonstrate how time seems to travel differently depending on our moods and the different pleasures and pressures that effect our days. “
A kaleidoscope of different coloured glass surrounds the clock face in keeping with the areas colour scheme.
The larger of the two clocks welcomes visitors on arrive and has been hung above the directory of wards and departments. A second smaller clock sits behind the reception desk visible to those waiting in the seated area.
Funded by the Derby Hospital Charity the clock commissioning process was supported by the Trusts Design Arts and Wayfinding Group who manage arts and enhancement schemes to aid the patient and visitor experience.
Wendy Locke is the Patient representative on the group and has been involved in approving this commission.
“As a patient and regular visitor to the hospital I believe that these two clocks designed by Lucy are the perfect mix of practicality and beauty and I am sure they will be appreciated for many years to come.”
Lucy Hall www.juicyglass.com
