SUNSET VESTIGE

by: Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics

MARINA DEL REY, California—May 21, 2018—A cloud of thousands of vibrant streamers greeted visitors at Burton W. Chace Park thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH), the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and local artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics.

Shearn’s Sunset Vestige was a 5,000-square-foot site-specific Skynet piece consisting of more than 40,000 streamers that dance with the ocean breeze. The vibrant artwork emulated the glow of a California sunset, while contrasting with the serene, coastal ambiance of Marina del Rey.

“We are excited for the opportunity to bring such a unique piece of art to the Marina, where it will be seen by residents and visitors from all over the world,” said DBH Director Gary Jones.

Shearn’s signature Skynet artworks are designed to evoke the natural phenomenon of flocking, like schooling fish or swarming insects. Suspended using transparent monofilament netting and rigged inconspicuously, the colorful streamers appear to float on their own, fluttering in the wind at each site.