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Joseph's Coat

Artist James Turrell (American, born 1943)

Date2011

MediumConcrete, plaster, marble, granite, LED lights, cypress, open space, jasmine, paint, steel

Dimensions588 × 840 × 840 in. (1493.5 × 2133.6 × 2133.6 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineJoseph’s Coat by James Turrell made possible through the support of Peter A. Vogt Family, Robert and Beverly Koski, and Dick and Betty Watt Nimtz, with special acknowledgment to the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation and to Ulla R. and Arthur F. Searing.

Object numberSN11201

Joseph’s Coat Skyspace is a triumph of technology, engineering, and aesthetics. The Skyspace, created by internationally-renowned artist James Turrell, is a gathering place for contemplation, and sustained experience. At sunset, a sophisticated system of LED lights is employed to change the color of the space. In doing so, the artist changes the context in which you view the sky and can radically change your perception of the color of the sky and its spatial relation to you. As you gaze up at the sky through the 24 foot square aperture in the ceiling, you are invited to contemplate light, perception, and experience. Joseph's Coat is a unique experience.

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