Would you ever think that an abandoned shack in the middle of the desert could become such a stunning work of art?
Well, Phillip K. Smith III saw its potential! Phillip, an artist and architect, wanted to create an art piece that captured the quiet and slow-moving pace of Joshua Tree National Park's desert landscape. He achieved this transparent, reflective effect by removing every other weathered board and replacing it with a strip of mirror. He also placed LED panes in the window frame.
This stunning optical illusion — entitled "Lucid Stead" — has attracted visitors from all over the country. Originally intended to be a two-day exhibit, Lucid Stead quickly exploded in popularity and interest.
I can barely believe my eyes! Isn't it gorgeous?
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Here is the abandoned shack before Phillip came along.
What was originally a 70-year-old homesteader house is now...
...a stunning work of art!
The reflective cabin appears almost transparent, blending in with the peaceful desert it sits upon.
Phillip says, "Lucid Stead is about tapping into the quiet and the pace of change of the desert. When you slow down and align yourself with the desert, the project begins to unfold before you..."
At night, the LED windows come alive, slowly rolling through the color wheel.
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