"Spiral Jetty"

"Spiral Jetty" is a large-scale artwork created by Robert Smithson in 1970, located in the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It is a massive, spiraling coil made from mud, salt crystals, and rocks, extending into the water and desert. The sculpture’s form emphasizes natural materials and the landscape’s changing environment, creating a dynamic relationship between art and nature. Its shape and placement encourage viewers to reflect on earth processes, time, and the interaction between human creation and the natural world. "Spiral Jetty" is considered a pioneering example of land art, integrating the environment as an integral part of the artwork.