James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace
Event venue · University Place ·
Art installation with LED light sequences timed to sunrise/sunset
Art installation with LED light sequences timed to sunrise/sunset
"Now here’s something you don’t see every day. But it’s something you can see every day, just before sunrise and sunset at the Rice University campus. This large-scale art exhibition from James Turrell – called “Twilight Epiphany” – uses 1) the natural light present at dawn and dusk plus 2) a special LED light sequence to 3) project onto the ceiling and through a massive aperture a 4) transformative composition of light and reflection and color that 5) you should totally check out. The pyramidal structure of grass, concrete, stone and steel is also acoustically equipped to host musical performances (awesome) and can accommodate 120 people. Schedule and reservation info [here](http://skyspace.rice.edu/cms/visit-skyspace/)." - Principle
"At Rice University I experienced the Twilight Epiphany Skyspace, a James Turrell-designed pyramid built in 2012 that uses light and architecture to mimic the sun's arc." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An LED light show by James Turrell that enhances the natural beauty of the sunrise or sunset."
"Rice's picturesque campus is the setting for "Twilight Epiphany," American artist James Turrell's outdoor bi-level structure that has an aperture that allows visitors to watch an LED light sequence that’s timed to sunrise and sunset. Free advance online reservations are required, but seating is open. You can sit in the ground-level pavilion or head upstairs to the viewing platform for the show, which lasts about 45 minutes. Both levels have built-in curved concrete benches that allow for lounging and looking up at Turrell’s sequence that bathes the roof with vivid colors that change as the sun moves." - Charu Suri
"So what's the big picture?Rice's picturesque campus is the setting for "Twilight Epiphany," American artist James Turrell's outdoor bi-level structure whose aperture allows visitors to watch an LED light sequence that’s timed to sunrise and sunset. Anything specific we should know?Free advance online reservations are required, but seating is open. You can sit in the ground-level pavilion or head upstairs to the viewing platform for the show, which lasts about 45 minutes. Both levels have built-in curved concrete benches that allow for lounging and looking up at Turrell’s sequence that bathes the roof with vivid colors that change as the sun moves. Is it easy to find?If you're coming to a sunrise show, don't expect to ask a student for directions—the campus will be empty. We advise having a map pulled up on your phone. The installation is close to the intersection of University Boulevard and Stockton, the Shepherd School of Music, and campus entrances numbers eight and 18. Rice parking can be limited at times, but you can try your hand at West Lot 2; it costs about $2 for the length of the show. All said and done, what—and who—is this best for?This is a must for travelers who want to experience the high notes of Houston's artistic offerings. The crowd is a mix of ages, and it's neither stuffy nor limited to art aficionados." - Allison Bagley
