Initially, it was proposed that a sculpture of The Time Machine itself would be the ideal image to use as the basis for a sculpture paying homage to his work. There have been many depictions of the Time Machine - and while the sculpture will be informed by and reflect previous visions, it will also be an individual interpretation.

 

However, there is more to the idea; and it is in the early conceptual stages at the moment. The idea is to include an exhibiton space inside the sculpture's plinth,  within which Steampunk artists can exhibit their work on a temporary basis, or work relevant to H. G. Wells can be displayed.

 

The display work would be visible through portholes. The plinth of the Time Machine will be made from part of a representation of The Cavorite Sphere - so that time and space travel would be represented by these two iconic vehicles in one sculpture - but it will also allow for a flexible space that can form an exhibition space for fashion, literature, artwork, sculptures, or even music and film - and it is the intention that these displays can change over time, reflecting the ever changing element of Time. Just as the Time Traveler spins through time to find things in the same place constantly changing, it is intended that the sculpture reflects this. The sculpture should be a living, breathing piece of artwork that changes according to what it contains.

 

Another aspect of this design is that the work is untouchable - just as H. G. Wells' stories showed glimpses into another world, they were tantalisingly out of reach to the reader - and it is hoped that this experience would be felt by those who view the exhibiton part of the sculpture.

 

The other interpretation of the sculpture is that the "sphere" or interior represents the mind - that place where dreams are born - and the external part - the Time Machine itself - is the resulting physical product that is manifested. H. G. Wells was great at thinking of concepts so far away from reality - yet expressed them in a way that made them real.