In Stone Time

University Mall is launching their first annual Scrapel Hill Art calling for artists to create art from recycled materials.

Following University Mall's lead, Turning Point Gallery recently added another Green artist, Michael Mertes.

Michael Mertes has created In Stone Time clocks from Indian or Chinese slate and wood with proud histories.

Slate is a metamorphic rock. It is the alteration of a preexisting rock (the parent rock) due to heat and pressure caused by burial in the earth. Therefor, slate is part of nature's recycling.

Trees produce wood which has been used to build structures. These structures in turn are often restored after many years of use and the replaced wood is made available for art. Both clocks pictured have extensive histories.






See In Stone Time clocks on Michael Mertes page at HarmonyFineArt.com

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