The Iron Butterfly
The kinetic sculpture made of mesquite wood and metal depicts a butterfly in flight.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Ward 1
Artist(s): Ned Schaper, Paul Schwam
Ned Schaper, Paul Schwam, The Iron Butterfly, 2012.
Made of mesquite wood and metal, 'The Iron Butterfly' is an outdoor mechanical sculpture made by the Bevel Butterfly Company. It has a gentle oscillating flap that intends to bring peace to those who gaze upon it. The butterfly's name references the train which runs alongside the sculpture.
Address: Toole Ave. and 6th Ave.
