Robolights is an art installation in Palm Springs, California. It consists of sculptures that were made by Kenny Irwin starting in 1986 and surround his house at 1077 E Granvia Valmonte. All the sculptures are made from recycled materials. It is a popular attraction during the holiday season in the winter,[2] with around 60,000 visitors in 2018.[3][4] It is the largest residential, private, Christmas lights display in the United States.[5]
| Robolights | |
|---|---|
 The sculptures in 2017 | |
| Artist | Kenny Irwin, Jr. |
| Year | 1986 |
| Medium | Recycled materials |
| Dimensions | 4 acres (1.6 ha) property[1] |
| 33°49′55″N 116°32′07″W / 33.8319°N 116.5353°W | |
History edit
Kenny Irwin Jr., the creator of the sculptures, created his first robot, a 10 ft (3.0 m)-tall wooden robot, at age 9. He developed a signature style — large, lit-up, and multicolored robots. His father, Ken Irwin Sr., allowed him to use the family home as a "canvas" and Irwin continued to build robots since. The installation began in 1986, when Irwin was only 12.[1] He continues to build robots 350 days a year and 10–12 hours a day.[2][5]
References edit
- ^ a b Blueskye, Brian (2023-11-15). "Robolights won't return to Palm Springs this holiday season. So will we ever see it again?". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ a b "The Famous Robolights of Palm Springs". California Curiosities. 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Damien, Christopher (2018-11-29). "Robolights' legal road: After years of fighting, the light show will leave ritzy Palm Springs neighborhood". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Hernandez, Chrissi. "Go See Robolights: The Quirky and Creepy Christmas Light Display". Chrissi Hernandez. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ a b "RoboLights in Palm Springs: Craziest Christmas Light Display You'll Ever Go To". California Through My Lens. 2014-12-07. Retrieved 2024-02-15.