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University of Leicester
More informationTitle
Eye of Time (Noon Mark)
Date
c.2007
Medium
Portland stone
Measurements
H 106 x W 107 x D 25 cm;
Plinth: H 87 x W 100 x D 35 cm
Accession number
50
Acquisition method
gift from Jean Humphreys
Work type
Sculpture
Inscription description
on plaque on plinth: 'EYE OF TIME' / This sculptural 'noon mark' incorporates a small hole angled / upwards in a north-south plane. At midday (or 1pm BST) the Sun / shines through it to project a spot of light upon a figure-8 shaped / curve (known as an analemma) incised on inner surface of the / work. The time of year is indicated by the position of the spot / around the curve. / Designed by Allan Mills / Sculpted by Fairhaven of Anglesey Ltd; on plaque on plinth: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER / This Noon Mark is presented to the University by Jean Humphreys / to mark her friendship with the following Principals, Vice-Chancellors / and their families / Robert Rattray / Frederick Attenborough / Charles Wilson / Fraser Noble / Maurice Shock / Ken Edwards / Robert Burgess / Paul Boyle / Unveiled by Lord Richard Attenborough / 8th June 2007