Anita’s Song 1, Anita’s Song 2, Anita’s Song 3
The murals are a reflection on the vital elements that helped shape Barrio Anita's past and future. The murals pay homage to the family members, leaders, and artists who nurture the people of Anita. These figures are intertwined with representations of the water that once flowed through the neighborhood that brought together a diverse population. Anita's Song 3, on the northeast corner of St. Mary's Road and I-10, tells the story of the five elements used to purchase the land for Barrio Anita from Apache settlers: horses, guns, serapes, gold, and tobacco.
Art Form: Mural
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): State of Arizona
Funding: Department of Transportation
Artist(s): William Wilson, Albert Gonzales
William Wilson, Albert Gonzales, Anita’s Song 1, Anita’s Song 2, Anita’s Song 3, 2005.
Working with concepts derived by members of the community, artists William Wilson and Albert Gonzales created a series of murals expressing the past, present, and future of Barrio Anita. The murals combine photography, mosaics and painting, metal features, and words, all coming together to create a comprehensive community artwork.
Dimensions: Wall 1: 16h x 258 l; Wall 2: 14h x 390 l; Wall 3: 9 h x 110 l
Address: 700 N Freeway St. (In Barrio Anita along the interior of I-10 Frontage Road, north of Saint Mary's Road and east of I-10.)
