“Clock Monster” is a surrealist artwork created by the artist Jacek Yerka in 1992 in Poland. This piece, executed in pencil, measures 20.6 x 25 cm and belongs to the genres of abstract, sketch, and study artworks. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork features an imaginative creature that appears to be a hybrid of organic and mechanical elements. The body of the creature is composed of numerous, meticulously detailed segments, resembling both fleshy and mechanical parts. Visible are various winding keys and cogs protruding from its form, reminiscent of clockwork mechanisms. The creature stands on multiple legs, each resembling the segmented legs of an insect, contributing to its surreal and otherworldly appearance. The intricate pencil work highlights the surrealist nature of the piece, merging the unnatural with the mechanical in a seamless and captivating manner.
