L’heure de la mort
2022
Pine, brown lacquer paint
This renovated grandfather clock reminds us about the impending doom of apocalypse.
Secret mechanism:
Ornamental halves of fleur de lis combine together, working as a key to turn the clock on the side.
When the clock turns 12, pulling the gothic leaf ornaments downwards around the lion head and pressing it opens a lock and luminates the cabinet inside.