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My inspiration for the project came from potsherds found in the area, local animals and Spanish Colonial tile work.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Eastside
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Department of Transportation
Artist(s): Susan Gamble (Santa Theresa Tile Works), Simon Donovan, Caryl Clement
Meant to mimic a tile format, artists Susan Gamble, Simon Donovan, and Caryl Clement created cut metal screens with designs arranged in typical Spanish Colonial style. The subject matter is three animals found in the area: Javelina, Hummingbird and Rabbit. Also incorporated are design elements found on potsherds discovered in archeological site within the boundaries of the road project.
Dimensions: 16"h x 48"w x 1/8"d
Address: Speedway Blvd. from Camino Seco to Houghton Rd