Rain only slightly dampened festivities Saturday night, as a new public art installation was unveiled 16 stories above the street. The Detroit Skybridge—the work of artist Phillip K. Smith III—lit up an unused walkway between the Guardian Building and One Woodward. Missed it? No worries. The installation is permanent.
Photo by Lance Gerber
The bridge itself was constructed in the 1980’s to connect offices between MichCon and American Natural Resources, although it hasn’t been used in many years. The bridge spans over Larned Street, with the People Mover tracks under.
Smith drew inspiration from the concrete in the midcentury One Woodward, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, and the colors of the Art Deco Guardian Building, designed by Wirt Rowland.
Smith has created temporary light installations for Coachella and Desert X, and has permanent installations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Nashville, and more.
The Detroit Skybridge adds color, light, and interest to the skyline, and has already garnered many great Instagram shots.
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