Three concentrically orbiting bodies floating optically in a dense spatial field represent minutes, hours and seconds. The green outer body revolves once every hour, the larger blue body revolves once every twelve hours and the smallest body, white, once each minute. The effect is housed in a 12 inch black cube.

An interesting optical phenomenon occurs as the inner body, representing seconds, appears not to orbit in a true circle but rather in elliptical variations, traveling at times directly towards one of the other planetary bodies only to veer off sharply in an angular path. The effect varies with the position of the other bodies and is most pronounced when they are farthest apart.

Originally presented in 1967 as ORBITA 9.5 it remains unique in its representation of time and was placed into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Department of Architecture and Design in 1970. This limited edition is now available under the supervision of the designer to insure that each sculpture meets standards of reliability with energy saving components. This classic design is numbered and signed by the artist and is accompanied by a 3 year limited warranty.

ORBITA II is also available to architects and interior designers for custom installations with a unique, dated star field representing a specific date and geographic location.

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