RA stands as a testament to harmonizing materiality, artistry, and sustainable innovation. Fashioned from laminated solar glass, the functional sculpture embodies a symphony of the elements. With an off-grid independence, it harnesses the sun’s energy to illuminate the gnomon after dusk. Returning to the birthplace of the sundial, the artwork casts a dual enchantment. Indicating time through casting elongated shadows on the ancient sands, an homage to its history.

And simultaneously orchestrating a vibrant choreography of light reflections off its surface. The artwork produces an everchanging footprint of light as the day progresses. Revolutionary material integration lies at its core; solar cells seamlessly embedded within the reflective surface mark a new artistic trajectory for Marcelis. A pioneering endeavor, this melding of aesthetics and utility foretells a future where public art generates electricity, sans the constraints of conventional solar panels.

“Solar Sundial” epitomizes an era where artistic ingenuity, historical homage, and technological advancement converge seamlessly.