Greetje Hein – Time #3
Mechanical clock
In the fourteenth century, the mechanical clock was invented.
Using gears, weights and an escapement invented in the thirteenth century.
Now it was possible to make the hands of a clock turn and thus indicate the passing of time.
The first mechanical clock was developed in a Benedictine monastery; it measured over 3m³, and its construction took more than ten years.
It was possible to read not only the time but also the positions of the celestial bodies from it. Although timekeeping in monasteries and cathedrals had a religious background, the secular authorities of the cities in the fourteenth century also wanted a timepiece, which was regarded as a status symbol.
As a result, most cities had their own clock by around 1400.
Except the background all parts of this quilt are from used jeans.
FIFTEEN BY FIFTEEN 
What a clever interpretation ! I had to look closer to see where and how you used jeans ! I particularly like the use of the red zipper to represent the needles !
Truly amazing, congratulations on the precision of your design. Bravo
I love the reuse of jeans.
As always, a very accurate and well-executed piece.
your work looks like a jewel. The attention to detail adds interest and there is no doubt that the research on the subject contributes a lot.
It looks to me like you invented your own clock! I know you had fun doing this. My favorite parts are the hands made of a zipper. Lovely!
Great use of jeans and you have used the different parts so effectively. Love the sue of the zip! Lovely work, well done!
What a clever and creative use of old jeans to make this beautiful clock. The level of detail here is impressive. Well done.
I really love how you are using jeans material to create this – it somehow tries the modern with the ancient and truly demonstrated the passage of time. The story of time-telling is progressing nicely through your series, and this mechanical clock is beautifully created. Love this work
Up cycling modern jeans to represent the mechanical clock of the industrial past, is fantastic. Very meticulous and well thought out design. Well done.
Another beautiful interpretation of the theme of Time through the use now of the mechanical clock. I love the history behind your series. The consistent use of denim and zippers creates a wonderful sense of unity across your series. Bravo!
Wow! I am so impressed with your work, especially the fact that you jused jeans throughout. The red zipper is what draws the viewer in to examine everything. Good job!