Washington Pavilion details new outdoor art installation

An interactive light landscape is coming to the Washington Pavilion as a permanent addition in honor of its 25th anniversary.

The addition, called Cyclicality, is an outdoor art installation funded privately and designed by artist Jen Lewin.

It will be installed later this fall and positioned adjacent to the Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden.

“We are proud to honor our 25th anniversary by giving back to our community with a remarkable, permanent piece of public art,” Darrin Smith, president and CEO of Washington Pavilion Management Inc., said in a statement.

“This significant addition would not be possible without the generous support from private donors who have played a vital role in making this landmark a reality in Sioux Falls.”

Cyclicality will feature 13 interactive dichroic infinity mirrored prisms ranging from 13 to 21 feet tall, integrated into local Sioux Falls quartzite rock formations.

During the day, the prisms will capture and reflect the natural surroundings and sunlight. When night falls, the installation will transform into an immersive display of vibrant colors.

“As families walk, dance, jump and play across Cyclicality, the flow of colors will change and transform, making for beautiful displays of interactive art,” the Pavilion said.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Lewin is described as an internationally renowned artist-engineer. Over her 27-year career, she has honed her architectural background and a highly technical medium to fabricate large-scale, interactive sculptures that encourage community connection and play.

“Uniting nature and technology, Lewin thinks beyond traditional media to create connected human experiences that bring vibrancy to public spaces,” the Washington Pavilion said.