🌀 Salt Flats, Distant Mountains & Sunset | An Adventure in Land Art

On the way back to Salt Lake City from Yellowstone, I visited Spiral Jetty. 🌀 Contrary to what you might imagine, the six-thousand-ton spiral made of black basalt and soil appears surprisingly humble and almost delicate within the vast landscape. Against the backdrop of the pink-hued salt flats and gathering storm clouds, this earthwork sculpture looks like a mysterious maze leading into another world. 🌪️✨ 🌀 When it was created in 1970, this area was part of the lakeshore. However, by 1972, rising water levels completely submerged Spiral Jetty, and it remained hidden for thirty years before re-emerging. Due to recent droughts in the American West, the water of the Great Salt Lake has receded far from the sculpture. Today, Spiral Jetty looks vastly different from its original form—both the artwork and its surroundings continue to evolve. Though human-made, it’s constantly reshaped by natural forces, reflecting the artist’s meditation on the concept of “entropy.” 📡🌊 🌀 Spiral Jetty is maintained by the Dia Art Foundation, but there are no facilities nearby—no restrooms, shelters, or supplies. Phone signal disappears about 20 minutes before reaching the site, so make sure to download offline maps beforehand! 📵🗺️ 🌀 Fun fact: When I returned to Salt Lake City for dinner, I noticed a photo of Spiral Jetty hanging right above me. What a lovely surprise! 🖼️🍽️ #StellarArtist #Exhibition #ContemporaryArt #LandArt #InstallationArt #PhotogenicExhibitions #ArtExhibitionCheckIn #MustSeeNewExhibitions #MostBeautifulSunsetIShot #GreatOutdoorPhotos