Behold the Green Flash. A shimmering archway of solid cast acrylic stands before you. Two concrete pillars support this testament to a fleeting moment. A rare sunset phenomenon.
This isn’t just any sculpture. The Green Flash in San Diego’s Mission Beach is a work of art inspired by a captivating natural event. The green flash. A brief emerald shimmer visible just as the sun dips below the horizon. Many have heard of it. Few have seen it.
Malcolm Jones the artist behind this piece wanted to capture that elusive beauty. The sculpture’s bronze plaque even offers tips on how to witness this wonder for yourself. It suggests watching just before sunset on clear days. Look when the waves are calm and the sun stays yellow almost to the horizon. The plaque playfully divides onlookers into “haves” and “have-nots.” Those who have seen it versus those who haven’t.
The Green Flash sculpture itself is more than just a visual representation. It’s an invitation. An invitation to pause and observe. To appreciate the brief stunning moments of nature. To seek out that extraordinary green flash of light that the artist intended. It’s a reminder to appreciate the fleeting beautiful moments in life. Moments that are often missed.
The location is perfect too. It sits along Ocean Front Walk. Right by the boardwalk. The perfect place to gaze westward as the sun descends. You are now in a prime spot to witness nature’s show. Are you ready? Perhaps you will become one of the “haves.” One who’s seen the elusive green flash. But regardless of whether you spot the fleeting emerald gleam. The Green Flash sculpture remains a captivating piece of art. A symbol of the beautiful unexpected and fleeting moments in life.