Before the Hour Strikes | Monochrome Clock Wall Art by Alexandra Adams

30x40 cm / 12x16″

£79.00

Before the Hour Strikes | Monochrome Clock Wall Art by Alexandra Adams

£79.00

Before the Hour Strikes

The Measure of Time Collection

There are moments in life that exist on the threshold of change.

The few seconds before the telephone rings.

The nervous anticipation before an interview.

The deep breath before saying “I love you.”

The silence before the doctor speaks.

The instant before stepping onto a train bound for somewhere unknown.

Life is often transformed not by the event itself, but by the fragile space that comes just before it.

Created from an original photograph and reimagined through a monochrome pencil interpretation, Before the Hour Strikes captures that universal experience of anticipation. Suspended above a city street, the clock silently witnesses thousands of lives passing beneath it—strangers rushing towards opportunities, reunions, farewells, celebrations and new beginnings.

Its hands rest in quiet expectation, reminding us that some of life’s most defining moments begin with uncertainty. We rarely know which ordinary day will alter our path forever.

This artwork is a tribute to courage.

To those who took the leap before they feltready.

To those who answered the call.

To those who chose hope over fear.

Because often, the greatest transformations of our lives happen in the moments just before everything changes.

The next chapter of your life may be only moments away.

Collection Description

The Measure of Time Collection is a contemplative series inspired by clocks gathered from churches, railway stations, city streets and forgotten corners of the world. Reimagined through monochrome pencil interpretation, each artwork explores our deeply human relationship with time—its ability to heal, transform, challenge and connect us through the moments that define our lives.

Artwork Meaning

Anticipation • Possibility • Courage • New Beginnings

Before the Hour Strikes represents the threshold moments of life.

It speaks to anyone who has stood on the edge of a decision, uncertain of what comes next, yet brave enough to step forward anyway.

It reminds us that fear and excitement often arrive hand in hand, and that growth begins the moment we choose to trust ourselves.

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