Sunset Vestige Floating Artwork Unveiled At Marina Del Rey Park

MARINA DEL REY, CA – A group of more than 40,000 vibrant streamers will greet visitors at Burton W. Chace Park through July 1, thanks to a collaboration between local artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH), and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

Shearn’s Sunset Vestige is a 5,000 sq. ft. Skynet piece including streamers that dance in the wind. The vibrant artwork emulates the glow of a California sunset, contrasting with the serene, coastal ambiance of Marina del Rey, according to a Marina del Rey press release.

“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,” DBH Director Gary Jones said.

Shearn’s Skynet artworks are designed to evoke the natural phenomenon of flocking, like schooling fish or swarming insects, the press release said. The colorful streamers are suspended using transparent monofilament netting that is rigged inconspicuously, making the streamers appear to float on their own, according to the press release.

As part of the project, the collaborators are asking visitors to answer the question, “If this artwork could dance, what song would it dance to?” by creating videos of the artwork cut to their favorite music. The videos can be posted on social media with the hashtag #sunsetvestige – every week, Poetic Kinetics will share the most creative video on its social media channels.

Burton W. Chace Park is located at 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. Visit beaches.lacounty.gov/sunsetvestige or call the Marina del Rey Visitors Center at (424) 526-7900 for more information.

Photos courtesy of Marina del Rey