The Color Inside

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Title: The Color Inside Black Basalt, plaster, and LED Lights
Photo Credit: Florian Holzherr and Pual Bardagjy
Lead Artist(s):

Description:

The Color Inside is the 84th Skyspace created by James Turrell and one of twelve open to the public in the United States. The project is located on the rooftop deck of the Student Activity Center on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Landmarks commissioned the Skyspace in response to students' desires for a space where they could relax and escape the academic rigors of college life. Located in a building students, staff, and members of the campus community frequent to study, eat and socialize, the Skyspace is a unique and accessible work of contemporary art. While many visitors are familiar with James Turrell and come specifically to see the Skyspace, many stumble across this unexpected gem. Sunrise and sunset light sequences provide particularly exciting times to visit, although it can be enjoyed at any time and on repeated viewings as changes in season and weather provide different experiences.

PROJECT LOCATION

University
2201 Speedway at 22nd Street
The University of Texas at Austin, Student Activity Center
2201 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712
United States

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PROJECT TEAM

The University of Texas at Austin
Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin
SpawGlass
Overland Partners
Architect
PROJECT DETAILS

Permanent
$612,000
Installation
LED, Light, Projections
2013
2014
VIDEOS

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