Cerachron - Fragility of Time
Soeren Blaecker
In the context of our course 'Porcelain for Use', the Cerachron wall clock was developed, merging minimalist functionality with aesthetic design.
The clock features dark grey engobed, half glazed porcelain paired with an elegant base plate made of dark walnut wood. The name Cerachron is derived from ceramic and Chronos, the Greek god of time, emphasizing the thematic connection between material and time. Porcelain, a material of timeless elegance, embodies a fascinating duality: its seemingly eternal stability contrasts with its fragility. The unusual dark grey of the porcelain breaks with traditional expectations and questions the classic perception of this material. It draws parallels to time, often perceived by humans as constant yet fleeting – a combination of familiarity and surprise. Cerachron combines these concepts in an aesthetically sophisticated and functional design object.
Porcelain for Use. Exploring the Material and Its Processing.
After conducting in-depth research into the history, culture, and myths surrounding the 'white gold,' they created practical porcelain items by experimenting with the material and its processing, combining traditional craftsmanship with digital production techniques.
The semester project culminated in a two-day realization workshop at the Drin & Dran Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, led by ceramist Elisabeth Klein, where all the designs showcased in this online exhibition were brought to life.
Klaus Hackl, January 2024