“Sun Tunnels,” created by Nancy Holt in 1976 and located in Lucin, Utah, United States, is a monumental work within the Environmental (Land) Art movement. This installation artwork, crafted from concrete, highlights Holt’s exploration of the interaction between nature, time, and human perception.
The artwork consists of four large concrete tunnels, each arranged to align with the sunrise and sunset during the summer and winter solstices. The tunnels are perforated with small holes that allow light to pass through, creating intricate patterns inside the structures, referencing constellations. Set against the vast and desolate landscape of the Utah desert, “Sun Tunnels” invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between human-made structures and the natural environment, offering a perceptive interplay between light, space, and the passing of time.
