Impossible Light Redesigning the San Francisco Bay Bridge
On March 5th, 2013, San Francisco's skyline was transformed by an amazing sight: 25,000 LED lights that, for perhaps the first time save the 1989 earthquake, caused people to consider the Bay Bridge instead of her iconic sister. How did this happen? Who was behind the eight million-dollar installation? How in the world did they pull it off? The story behind the making of THE BAY LIGHTS--a project whose very "impossibility made it possible"--answers these questions, revealing the drama and the daring of artist Leo Villareal and a small team of visionaries who battle seemingly impossible challenges to turn a dream of creating the world's largest LED light sculpture into a glimmering reality.
Running Time
70 mins
Year
2014
Kanopy ID
1322108
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So inspiring! I feel fortunate to be able to view Leo Villareal’s beautiful artwork on the Bay Bridge. This documentary will make you appreciate the tremendous amount of dedication, craftsmanship, and artistry that made this historic piece possible today.