Phillip K Smith Quarter Mile Arc
Smith iii born december 18 1972 is an american artist based out of southern california.
Phillip k smith quarter mile arc. Photography by lance gerber courtesy of the artist and royale projects a quarter mile installation of nearly 250 mirrored posts stood tall on california s laguna beach coast the work reflecting back the pacific ocean s subtle changes for four days last november. Smith iii is a gorgeous line of mirrored poles stretching a quarter mile down laguna beach. 250 stainless steel posts polished to a mirrored sheen were spaced evenly in a gentle arc along the coastline. The mirrored sculpture reflects the natural beauty of changing tides.
Smith iii 1 4 mile arc 2016. Phillip k smith iii s quarter mile. He primarily creates light based work that draws upon ideas of light and space form color light and shadow environment and change phillip k. Smith iii s art installation 1 4 mile arc created a glittering spectacle along the sand.
Phillip k smith iii has worked with cos to install a faceted mirror structure in the courtyard of a 16th century palazzo as part of milan design week 2018. Born in los angeles in 1972 smith explores perceptions of light colour and. An arc of mirrored posts installed by american artist phillip k smith iii reflected the colours of the southern californian landscape as they changed throughout the day. 1 4 mile arc on main beach laguna by artist phillipksmith3.
Quarter mile arc was installed from 4 to 6 november 2016 as part of the laguna art museum s art and nature programme. Phillip k smith iii s quarter mile arc reflects sea and sky at laguna beach. Over a period of 4 days curious beach goers and art lovers discovered how the light and color of sand and surf illuminated the poles. The latest outdoor installation by american artist phillip k.
Smith iii phillipksmith3 on dec 20 2016 at 8 04am pst even the shadows on the sand look beautiful. 250 stainless steel posts polished to a mirrored sheen were spaced evenly in a gentle arc along the coastline. The quarter mile arc installation stretches in a gentle curve along the sand at the seaside town of laguna beach. A post shared by phillip k.
Smith iii inspiration grid the latest outdoor installation by american artist phillip k. An arc of mirrored posts installed by phillip k smith iii reflected the colours of the southern californian landscape as they changed throughout the day. Smith iii is a gorgeous line of mirrored poles stretching a quarter mile down laguna beach.