{"id":18491,"date":"2018-01-30T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=18491"},"modified":"2018-01-30T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-30T18:37:33","slug":"guardians-of-time-haunting-figures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2018\/01\/30\/guardians-of-time-haunting-figures\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardians of Time: Haunting Figures"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0Swiftly appearing and disappearing without fuss the \u201cGuardians of Time\u201d invoke emotion and questions from the people who happen upon them.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0They first appeared at Skulpturenpark Artpark in Linz, Austria. Manfred Kielnhofer created the first sculpture out of stone in 2006. These sculptures have since been made and placed all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Kielnhofer is said to have thought of the \u201cGuardians of Time\u201d after a near death experience. Kielnhofer had an accident while skiing and was placed on bed rest for a long time and was unable to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"guardiansoftime\"\u00a0 \u00a0During that time Kielnhofer had plenty of time to think and he was astounded that he was still alive. Leading him to question why? How? And who saved him?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Kielnhofer said that while thinking about his situation he closed his eyes and concentrated and in the darkness of his mind clocked figures appeared and he knew that they were what saved him from death.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Kielnhofer named these figures \u201cGuardians of Time\u201d<\/span> because they are independent of religion, time and space itself. They watch over mankind no matter what race, religion or nationality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0The Guardians are not related to religion but something entirely of their own accord. Kielnhofer says that mankind owes its existence to theses cloaked figures because they are always watching and keeping us safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cIt is certain that all of humanity is guarded and protected by strange characters,\u201d Kielnhofer said. The designer and photographer was always interested in the human being as a model, as well as a potential source of danger for humanity. This shows very prominently in his artistry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Festival-of-lights-brandenburger-tor-berlin-timeguards-waechter-der-zeit-tour-manfred-kielnhofer-light-painting-\"\u00a0 \u00a0The statues were originally made from stone, but Kielnhofer has since made them in smaller plastic versions. The plastic versions are made to show that no matter if they are large and made from stone or small and plastic, the impact they have and the message they carry is still the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0The guardians are often seen alone or in a group. It doesn\u2019t matter if the guardians are alone or together as they always seem to be moving forward in a ritualistic manner. They are also seen sitting in wait. They are often seen at landmarks such as ancient castles, squares, old mines or in parks around the world. They have been spotted at many famous historic sites, such as Stonehenge, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Kielnhofer has been recognized for his work, and many of his sculptures have been featured in exhibitions across the world. He is not strictly limited to sculpting though, he is also a painter and photographer as well as a designer. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Kielnhofer takes advantage of the natural human desire for safety and security and puts it in his art. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0When asked about the guardians Kielnhofer says not to fear, as they are here to help protect us. But they are always watching. And if you actively partake in misdoings when your time comes you will be held accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0The Guardians of Time have a powerful presence wherever they appear. With the alluring combination of eeriness and being visually satisfying, these sculptures have captured the attention of many onlookers and will continue to do so when they show up next.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Haley Edwards<\/strong>
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