Anchor in Time

Materials: Andesite rock, Macrocarpa, acrylic paint, polyester rope.

Dimensions: 110 x 29 x 35cm.

This work was created as a response to Amie’s love of the ocean, nature and ancient art and objects. The Nautilus shell is a small delicate fragile shell which protects its baby inhabitant , a cephalopod Once the cephalopod has left its nursery, the shell is discarded and can sometimes be found washed ashore. Amie loves the beauty and fragility of this shell and the permanence which is given to it by carving one in stone.

The notches on either side are represented in some early Oceanic Art. The Spanish braiding matches this notching, tying the ‘post’ and anchor stone together.

Anchor stones are part of ancient history, with a two rope method upon which the vessel is pushed from shore, until in a safe position. The rope tethered to the rock and anchor stone is held or fastened ashore. Once the vessel is given a mighty shove, the rope needs a strong tug in order for the anchor to fall overboard from its resting place upon the bow or stern. It the submerges and sinks to the sea bottom and firmly anchors the vessel. The free or loose is the securely tied off on shore. Anchor stones are still in use today in some small island nations in the Pacific..