El Presidio Fountain
The subject matter of the relief is abstract and is historical, but heavily abstracted as symbols depicting the geological history, pre-history, and the theme of water preservation of the Tucson area.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Pima County
Artist(s): Charles Clement
Charles Clement, El Presidio Fountain, 1970.
A collaborative work between artist Charles Clement and architect Michael Lugo, the El Presidio Fountain is constructed of cast concrete and glass tesserae. The heavily abstracted, ornamental designs adorning the fountain reference the subject matter of water preservation in the city of Tucson.
Dimensions: 42' x 60' x 25'h
Address: El Presidio Park, 165 W. Alameda St. (Fountain in El Presidio Park, 165 W. Alameda St.)
