Featured Art

Hand of Time

By: Madelyn Marconi

In many ways, innovation serves as the driving force toward the development of technology and its interaction with the modern world. Emerging technologies can help change the way humans live, face challenges, and solve real-life problems. Representing the collaboration between technology and innovation is a stainless steel structure called Hand of Time. The sculpture is fittingly located in The Gardens Innovation Center in PGA National. Hand of Time was brought to life by artist Peter Garaj, a sculptor from Czechoslovakia with an extensive background in stainless steel art. Hand of Time presents a robotic hand gently holding planet earth between the thumb and index finger. The robotic hand, with fingers fastened together by large metal joints, serves as a symbolic piece of modern art compatible with the contemporary design and aesthetics of the surrounding complex. In 2017, the office and technology complex was built with significant modern flare to attract leading technological, bioscience, and life science firms to the space.

The sculpture resides at the front entrance to the building, providing clear visibility to both pedestrians and drivers passing by. Adhering to the principles of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, it is illuminated from dusk to midnight using energyefficient lighting. Garaj’s Hand of Time is an inspiring piece of art that represents the opportunity to succeed in the modern world by utilizing a powerful combination of groundbreaking ideas, passion, and technology. In a way, it appears that Hand of Time silently expresses a short but meaningful quote from musician Phil Collins, “The world is in your hands. Now use it.”