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Southern Lights (kinetic-light sculpture)

Southern Lights was the first permanent kinetic-light sculpture in the United States, located at the former California First Bank building in La Jolla Centre, San Diego, California. The sculpture was unveiled in 1986 on the 160-foot-tall building at 4660 La Jolla Village Drive.[1][2]

Creation

The artwork, designed by artist Steven V. Correia, uses laser technology to project bluish-green geometric linear and angular shapes on and around the building's facade. The sculpture, valued at $250,000, was created to explore "an interaction of glass, light, and their reflections."[1]

The display operated on weekdays evenings, and complied with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.[1] Due to its aerial display, the installation required approval from the FAA.[2]

Reception

Southern Lights faced backlash from Neil Morgan, editor of the San Diego Tribune, who referred to the sculpture as "sky pollution" in a column.[1]

Second installation

A second sculpture was installed at the Design Center (now Qualcomm) located at 6455 Lusk Boulevard in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, California. This installation last operated in the mid-1990s.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Archives, L. A. Times (1987-01-25). "Kinetic-Light Sculpture on View in San Diego". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Steven Correia's competing light sculptures in UTC | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.

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