James Turrell ASU Skyspace

James Terrel Skyspaces ASU is perfect mixture of art, nature and architecture.
The best time to view this piece of art is 30 minutes before sunrise or 30 minutes before sunset any day.
There isn’t exactly parking right next to this so park as close as you can or you can always walk or bike up to this wonder.
Colors change seamlessly from purple to yellow to green and others.
A visual masterpiece on a sunny day or cloudy day… Inside or out.

This structure was co-​constructed by the famed American environmental artist James Turrell.
I had the good fortune to learn about Turrell and his work while in Houston during a visit to the Live Oak Friends Meeting space. The community is home to one of Turrell’s skyspace structures, which are architectural design built in the form of rooms. Turrell’s masterpiece is in introducing carved out sections and, with the presence of light light, forces the viewers’ eyes upward and outward into the day or night sky. In doing this, and given the grandeur of the space, Turrell is attempting a balance of light and perception. The visual effect is stunning and visceral.
At ASU, Skyspace: Air Apparent exemplifies Turrell’s investigations of light and perception. The space is open ²⁴⁄₇ to members of the public, and is best visited right before sunrise and sunset.
An exact physical address for the site does not exist, but it is west of Rural Road on the north end of Terrace Avenue. Surrounded by desert gardens, this is the perfect location for a meditation or silent lunch.
The space is best enjoyed in silence. Unfortunately, it is located near a busy street, and it is at times difficult to drown out the sound. But it is perfectly suitable for a meditation. Considered this a sacred and respected space.
Sadly, on my first visit I found lots of cigarette butts and empty cigarette containers inside the space. That sort of thing is so saddening. This is a precious public space and should be treated as such.