Headlands Center for the Arts

Edge of See: Twilight Engines
Experience Vishal Dar’s new, augmented-reality sculptures in decommissioned military batteries on these special, artist-led walks. Part of an ambitious global project, Edge of See: Twilight Engines uses site-specific light sculptures viewed through an augmented reality app to push our senses of vision, scale, motion, and time. Dar brings his primary question—what is the edge of sight?—to the landscape of the Marin Headlands, using technology to overlay batteries with abstract light sculptures, or “engines,” that spin, turn, and tumble in response to the environment. On these walks, Dar guides visitors on a short hike from Headlands Center for the Arts to view the sculptures at nearby Batteries Mendell, Wallace, and Smith-Guthrie.

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Artist-led walk dates
Thursday, January 24: 5–7PM*
Saturday, January 26: 1–3PM
Sunday, January 27: 1–3PM
Saturday, February 2: 1–3PM Sold Out
Sunday, February 3: 1–3PM
Thursday, February 7: 5–7PM*
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Can’t make it to an artist-led walk?
Visit the exhibition page for information on how to visit the sculptures on your own.

Logistics

• Advance registration is required.
• The augmented reality app is iOS based and requires an iPhone or iPad to use.
• There is limited WiFi at Headlands, and no WiFi at the sites; we strongly encourage you to download the augmented reality app in advance, and make sure your iPhone or iPad is fully charged!
• Groups will gather in The Commons and leave promptly for a 20- to 30-minute walk to the batteries. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. If you prefer not to walk, you may meet the group in The Commons for a brief introduction before driving your vehicle to the batteries.
• *Please note: 5PM walks are night hikes! Plan accordingly: bundle up and bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Image: Vishal K. Dar, Edge of See: Twilight Engines (map of sites), 2018 ; courtesy of the artist; © Vishal K. Dar